- Enrollment
- 1,379
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Iroquois Middle School held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 362088004488 · Schenectady, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 12.5:1 · 22.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Niskayuna High School (1,379 students)
Iroquois Middle School held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Iroquois Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Niskayuna High
Niskayuna High School
1,379 students
- This school
Iroquois Middle School
614 students
- Van Antwerp Mi 442
Van Antwerp Middle School
442 students
- Hillside Schoo 383
Hillside School
383 students
- Craig Elementa 377
Craig Elementary School
377 students
- Birchwood Elem 376
Birchwood Elementary School
376 students
What this shows Iroquois Middle School reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iroquois Middle School compares
Iroquois Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,884
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Niskayuna Central School District reports $18,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~614 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 589 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.