- Enrollment
- 1,749
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kingston, NY
J Watson Bailey Middle School
Federal NCES profile for J Watson Bailey Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361629001434
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J Watson Bailey Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of New York schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Kingston · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
J Watson Bailey Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J Watson Bailey Middle School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Kingston, NY.
School address
District: Kingston City School District · New York
NCES ID 361629001434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
J Watson Bailey Middle School held near 943 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 101.1 → 102.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 361629001434 · Kingston, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
936 enr · 9.3:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Kingston High School (1,749 students)
J Watson Bailey Middle School held near 943 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 101.1 → 102.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
J Watson Bailey Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kingston High
Kingston High School
1,749 students
- This school
J Watson Bailey Middle School
936 students
- M Clifford Mil
M Clifford Miller Middle School
826 students
- George Washing 492
George Washington School
492 students
- Harry L Edson 397
Harry L Edson School
397 students
- Robert R Grave 325
Robert R Graves School
325 students
What this shows J Watson Bailey Middle School reports 936 students on the CCD universe file.
How J Watson Bailey Middle School compares
J Watson Bailey 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 10% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 936 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
936
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 21% in New York - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$31,082
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
142
in-school suspensions + 121 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 6.5%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, J Watson Bailey Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Kingston City School District reports $31,082 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J Watson Bailey Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| M Clifford Miller Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harry L Edson School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert R Graves School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J Watson Bailey Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~936 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about J Watson Bailey Middle School
How many students attend J Watson Bailey Middle School?
J Watson Bailey Middle School has 936 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kingston, NY. CCD year-over-year: 968 (2022-23) → 943 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J Watson Bailey Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at J Watson Bailey Middle School is 9.3:1, which is 21% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 Watson Bailey Middle School?
50.8% of students at J Watson Bailey 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 Watson Bailey Middle School?
The largest demographic group at J Watson Bailey Middle School is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Kingston, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J Watson Bailey Middle School?
J Watson Bailey Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 J Watson Bailey Middle School rank among elementary schools in Kingston?
By Resource Investment Index, J Watson Bailey Middle School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Kingston, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kingston on the city page.
What other schools are in Kingston City School District?
Besides J Watson Bailey Middle School, Kingston City School District also operates Kingston High School (1,749 students), M Clifford Miller Middle School (826 students), and George Washington School (492 students). See the Kingston City School District district page for the complete list.