Enrollment
388
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Massena, NY
J William Leary Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for J William Leary Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 361866001694
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J William Leary Junior High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Massena · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 57.6%
- free-lunch eligible
J William Leary Junior High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J William Leary Junior High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Massena, NY.
School address
District: Massena Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361866001694 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J William Leary Junior High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at J William Leary Junior High School
J William Leary Junior High School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Massena, New York, enrolling 388 students.
At 10.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.6% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 388 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 727 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #36, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (16%) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 200 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 388 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Massena Central School District also operates Massena Senior High School (743 students) and Nightengale Elementary School (454 students) alongside J William Leary Junior High 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 William Leary Junior High School compares
J William Leary Junior High 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.6% | ▲ 2% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in New York - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,995
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.5 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 79.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 16.3%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, J William Leary Junior High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Massena Central School District, which includes J William Leary Junior High School.
$21,995
Per student
-17%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 59.5%
Federal 18.8%
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 William Leary Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massena Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nightengale Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J William Leary Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~388 students)
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Frequently asked questions about J William Leary Junior High School
How many students attend J William Leary Junior High School?
J William Leary Junior High School has 388 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Massena, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J William Leary Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at J William Leary Junior High School is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 William Leary Junior High School?
57.6% of students at J William Leary Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J William Leary Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at J William Leary Junior High School is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Massena, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J William Leary Junior High School?
J William Leary Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 William Leary Junior High School rank among public schools in Massena?
By Resource Investment Index, J William Leary Junior High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Massena, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Massena on the city page.
Is J William Leary Junior High School a good school?
J William Leary Junior High School earns 52/100 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 Massena Central School District?
Besides J William Leary Junior High School, Massena Central School District also operates Massena Senior High School (743 students), Nightengale Elementary School (454 students), and Jefferson Elementary School (452 students). See the Massena Central School District district page for the complete list.
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