Enrollment
765
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clifton Park, NY
Koda Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Koda Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362667003637
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Koda Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Clifton Park · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Koda Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Koda Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Clifton Park, NY.
School address
District: Shenendehowa Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362667003637 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Koda Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Koda Middle School
Koda Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Clifton Park, New York, enrolling 765 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.6% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 765 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 511 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #103.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Asian (14%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 255 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Shenendehowa Central School District spends $18,866 per pupil, 29% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Shenendehowa Central School District also operates Shenendehowa High School (2,968 students) and Gowana Middle School (764 students) alongside Koda 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 Koda Middle School compares
Koda 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 65% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 765 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
765
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,866
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 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 65.5%
Asian 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Koda Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shenendehowa Central School District, which includes Koda Middle School.
$18,866
Per student
-29%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.7%
State 29.6%
Federal 10.7%
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 Koda Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenendehowa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gowana Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Acadia Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arongen Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shatekon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Koda Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~765 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Koda Middle School
How many students attend Koda Middle School?
Koda Middle School has 765 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clifton Park, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Koda Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Koda Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Koda Middle School?
19.6% of students at Koda Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Koda Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Koda Middle School is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Clifton Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Koda Middle School?
Koda Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Koda Middle School rank among middle schools in Clifton Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Koda Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Clifton Park, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Clifton Park on the city page.
Is Koda Middle School a good school?
Koda Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger 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 Shenendehowa Central School District?
Besides Koda Middle School, Shenendehowa Central School District also operates Shenendehowa High School (2,968 students), Gowana Middle School (764 students), and Acadia Middle School (761 students). See the Shenendehowa Central School District district page for the complete list.
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