- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canton, NY
J M Mckenney Middle School
Federal NCES profile for J M Mckenney Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360647004763
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J M Mckenney Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
J M Mckenney Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J M Mckenney Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Canton, NY.
School address
District: Canton Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360647004763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
J M Mckenney Middle School shrank from 337 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 360647004763 · Canton, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 9.1:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: F S Banford Elementary School (408 students)
J M Mckenney Middle School shrank from 337 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
J M Mckenney Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- F S Banford El
F S Banford Elementary School
408 students
- H C Williams S
H C Williams Senior High School
332 students
- This school
J M Mckenney Middle School
301 students
What this shows J M Mckenney Middle School reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How J M Mckenney Middle School compares
J M Mckenney Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 19% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in New York - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$27,511
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 2.0%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, J M Mckenney Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Canton Central School District reports $27,511 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J M Mckenney Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| F S Banford Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| H C Williams Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J M Mckenney Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about J M Mckenney Middle School
How many students attend J M Mckenney Middle School?
J M Mckenney Middle School has 301 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canton, NY. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J M Mckenney Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at J M Mckenney Middle School is 9.1:1, which is 23% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J M Mckenney Middle School?
45.7% of students at J M Mckenney Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J M Mckenney Middle School?
The largest demographic group at J M Mckenney Middle School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Canton, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J M Mckenney Middle School?
J M Mckenney Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 J M Mckenney Middle School rank among public schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, J M Mckenney Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Canton, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Canton Central School District?
Besides J M Mckenney Middle School, Canton Central School District also operates F S Banford Elementary School (408 students) and H C Williams Senior High School (332 students). See the Canton Central School District district page for the complete list.