- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Troy, NY
Knickerbacker Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Knickerbacker Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 361674001492
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knickerbacker Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #5 of 17
- public schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8:1
- small classes for New York
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Knickerbacker Middle School has class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knickerbacker Middle School ranks #5 of 17 public schools in Troy, NY.
School address
District: Lansingburgh Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361674001492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Knickerbacker Middle School shrank from 471 students in 2022-23 to 443 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 59.9 → 54.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 361674001492 · Troy, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 8:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lansingburgh Senior High School (625 students)
Knickerbacker Middle School shrank from 471 students in 2022-23 to 443 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 59.9 → 54.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Knickerbacker Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lansingburgh S
Lansingburgh Senior High School
625 students
- Turnpike Eleme
Turnpike Elementary School
542 students
- This school
Knickerbacker Middle School
474 students
- Rensselaer Par
Rensselaer Park Elementary School
419 students
What this shows Knickerbacker Middle School reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knickerbacker Middle School compares
Knickerbacker Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 30% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
8:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in New York - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.9%
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
$26,242
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 158 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.3%
African American 23.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 15.0%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Knickerbacker Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Lansingburgh Central School District reports $26,242 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Knickerbacker Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansingburgh Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turnpike Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rensselaer Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knickerbacker Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about Knickerbacker Middle School
How many students attend Knickerbacker Middle School?
Knickerbacker Middle School has 474 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Troy, NY. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knickerbacker Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knickerbacker Middle School is 8:1, which is 32% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 49% 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 Knickerbacker Middle School?
72.8% of students at Knickerbacker Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knickerbacker Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Knickerbacker Middle School is White at 43.3% of enrollment, in Troy, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knickerbacker Middle School?
Knickerbacker Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Knickerbacker Middle School rank among public schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Knickerbacker Middle School ranks #5 of 17 public schools in Troy, 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 Troy on the city page.
What other schools are in Lansingburgh Central School District?
Besides Knickerbacker Middle School, Lansingburgh Central School District also operates Lansingburgh Senior High School (625 students), Turnpike Elementary School (542 students), and Rensselaer Park Elementary School (419 students). See the Lansingburgh Central School District district page for the complete list.