Enrollment
379
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hannibal, NY
Kenney Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kenney Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361359001111
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 95
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenney Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hannibal · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for New York
- 74.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kenney Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenney Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hannibal, NY.
School address
District: Hannibal Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361359001111 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kenney Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kenney Middle School
Kenney Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Hannibal, New York, enrolling 379 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 379 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 734 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #46, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 2/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 27 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 112 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 379 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Hannibal Central School District also operates Fairley School (495 students) and Hannibal High School (334 students) alongside Kenney 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 Kenney Middle School compares
Kenney 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.0% | ▲ 32% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in New York - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.9%
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
$23,449
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
Counselors14.0 FTE
Per 27 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.6 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 99.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Largest group: White at 99.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.6, Kenney Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hannibal Central School District, which includes Kenney Middle School.
$23,449
Per student
-11%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.6%
State 72.5%
Federal 11.9%
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 Kenney Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairley School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hannibal High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenney Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~379 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kenney Middle School
How many students attend Kenney Middle School?
Kenney Middle School has 379 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hannibal, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenney Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenney Middle School is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 Kenney Middle School?
74.0% of students at Kenney Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenney Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kenney Middle School is White at 99.2% of enrollment, in Hannibal, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenney Middle School?
Kenney Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Kenney Middle School rank among public schools in Hannibal?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenney Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hannibal, 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 Hannibal on the city page.
Is Kenney Middle School a good school?
Kenney Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Hannibal Central School District?
Besides Kenney Middle School, Hannibal Central School District also operates Fairley School (495 students) and Hannibal High School (334 students). See the Hannibal Central School District district page for the complete list.
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