Enrollment
631
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · South Glens Falls, NY
Oliver W Winch Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oliver W Winch Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362724003717
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oliver W Winch Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in South Glens Falls · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Oliver W Winch Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oliver W Winch Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in South Glens Falls, NY.
School address
District: South Glens Falls Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362724003717 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oliver W Winch Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oliver W Winch Middle School
Oliver W Winch Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in South Glens Falls, New York, enrolling 631 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 631 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 722 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #315.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 210 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding South Glens Falls Central School District spends $19,849 per pupil, 25% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
South Glens Falls Central School District also operates South Glens Falls Senior High School (939 students) and Tanglewood Elementary School (425 students) alongside Oliver W Winch 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 Oliver W Winch Middle School compares
Oliver W Winch 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 37% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 631 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
631
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New York - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$19,849
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 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 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 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Oliver W Winch Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Glens Falls Central School District, which includes Oliver W Winch Middle School.
$19,849
Per student
-25%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.9%
State 45.8%
Federal 9.3%
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 Oliver W Winch Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Glens Falls Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tanglewood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ballard Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrison Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moreau Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oliver W Winch Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- 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 (~631 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oliver W Winch Middle School
How many students attend Oliver W Winch Middle School?
Oliver W Winch Middle School has 631 students enrolled. It is a middle school in South Glens Falls, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oliver W Winch Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oliver W Winch Middle School is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oliver W Winch Middle School?
35.3% of students at Oliver W Winch Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oliver W Winch Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oliver W Winch Middle School is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in South Glens Falls, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oliver W Winch Middle School?
Oliver W Winch Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Oliver W Winch Middle School rank among public schools in South Glens Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Oliver W Winch Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in South Glens Falls, 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 South Glens Falls on the city page.
Is Oliver W Winch Middle School a good school?
Oliver W Winch Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 South Glens Falls Central School District?
Besides Oliver W Winch Middle School, South Glens Falls Central School District also operates South Glens Falls Senior High School (939 students), Tanglewood Elementary School (425 students), and Ballard Elementary School (311 students). See the South Glens Falls Central School District district page for the complete list.
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