Enrollment
936
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
101.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J Watson Bailey Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at J Watson Bailey Middle School
J Watson Bailey Middle School is a higher-need, large elementary school in Kingston, New York, enrolling 936 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.8% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 90% of state schools at 936 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 360 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #127.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 234 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 263 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 936 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Kingston City School District also operates Kingston High School (1,749 students) and M Clifford Miller Middle School (826 students) alongside J Watson Bailey 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 J Watson Bailey Middle School compares
J Watson Bailey 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$28,674
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kingston City School District, which includes J Watson Bailey Middle School.
$28,674
Per student
+9%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+73%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.1%
State 39.6%
Federal 8.4%
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 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
- 1,749
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~936 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is J Watson Bailey Middle School a good school?
J Watson Bailey Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of New York schools. 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 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.
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