Enrollment
403
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 361539001303
Iroquois Middle School — Rochester, NY
Federal NCES profile for Iroquois Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 49
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: West Irondequoit Central School District · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Iroquois Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Iroquois Middle School reports 403 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 32.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 202 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding West Irondequoit Central School District spends $21,633 per pupil district-wide, below the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.9% from local sources (property taxes), 41.1% from the state, and 13.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Iroquois Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 46% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
— 9% above state mean
Top 70% in New York — lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,633
per pupil, district-wide
— below New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 202 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 403 Top 46% in New York — larger than 54% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 12.8:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 361539001303
Student demographics
White 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 202:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.3%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Irondequoit Central School District, which includes Iroquois Middle School.
$21,633
Per student
-27%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 45.9%
State 41.1%
Federal 13.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Iroquois Middle School
How many students attend Iroquois Middle School?
Iroquois Middle School has 403 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in ROCHESTER, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iroquois Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Iroquois Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 9% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iroquois Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Iroquois Middle School is White at 72.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in ROCHESTER, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iroquois Middle School?
Iroquois Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.