- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
J William Leary Junior High School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.1 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 361866001694 · Massena, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 10.8:1 · 57.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Massena Senior High School (743 students)
J William Leary Junior High School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.1 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
J William Leary Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Massena Senior
Massena Senior High School
743 students
- Nightengale El
Nightengale Elementary School
454 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elementary School
452 students
- Madison Elemen
Madison Elementary School
432 students
- This school
J William Leary Junior High School
388 students
What this shows J William Leary Junior High School reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How J William Leary Junior High School compares
J William Leary Junior High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$24,095
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
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.
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
District finance for Massena Central School District reports $24,095 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~388 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.