Enrollment
614
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Schenectady, NY
Iroquois Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Iroquois Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362088004488
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iroquois Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Schenectady · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Iroquois Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iroquois Middle School ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Schenectady, NY.
School address
District: Niskayuna Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362088004488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Iroquois Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Iroquois Middle School
Iroquois Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Schenectady, New York, enrolling 614 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.4% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 614 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 695 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #265.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Asian (20%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Niskayuna Central School District spends $18,988 per pupil, 28% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Niskayuna Central School District also operates Niskayuna High School (1,379 students) and Van Antwerp Middle School (442 students) alongside Iroquois Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Iroquois Middle School compares
Iroquois Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 60% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in New York - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,988
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 62.2%
Asian 19.7%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Iroquois Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Niskayuna Central School District, which includes Iroquois Middle School.
$18,988
Per student
-28%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.4%
State 31.0%
Federal 8.5%
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.
How Iroquois Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niskayuna High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Antwerp Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Craig Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Birchwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iroquois Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,379
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~614 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Iroquois Middle School
How many students attend Iroquois Middle School?
Iroquois Middle School has 614 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Schenectady, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iroquois Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Iroquois Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iroquois Middle School?
22.4% of students at Iroquois Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iroquois Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Iroquois Middle School is White at 62.2% of enrollment, in Schenectady, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iroquois Middle School?
Iroquois Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Iroquois Middle School rank among middle schools in Schenectady?
By Resource Investment Index, Iroquois Middle School ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Schenectady, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Schenectady on the city page.
Is Iroquois Middle School a good school?
Iroquois Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Niskayuna Central School District?
Besides Iroquois Middle School, Niskayuna Central School District also operates Niskayuna High School (1,379 students), Van Antwerp Middle School (442 students), and Hillside School (383 students). See the Niskayuna Central School District district page for the complete list.
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