Enrollment
657
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 362601006573
Oneida Middle School — Schenectady, NY
Federal NCES profile for Oneida Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Schenectady City School District · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oneida Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Oneida Middle School reports 657 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 57.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% below the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 32% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 219 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 66.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Schenectady City School District spends $26,553 per pupil district-wide, below the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.2% from local sources (property taxes), 58.9% from the state, and 19.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oneida Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 657 | top 79% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 39% in New York — lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
66.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,553
per pupil, district-wide
— below New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 219 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
145
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 657 Top 79% in New York — larger than 21% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 57.0
Students per teacher 10.8:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 362601006573
Student demographics
African American 30.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
White 17.8%
Asian 16.1%
Two or More 11.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 30.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 219:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 66.5%
In-school suspensions 145
Out-of-school suspensions 128
Expulsions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Schenectady City School District, which includes Oneida Middle School.
$26,553
Per student
-11%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 21.2%
State 58.9%
Federal 19.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,885
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
Similar middle schools in Schenectady
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Iroquois Middle School
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614 students 12:1 students per teacher
Central Park Middle School
Standard public school
600 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Mont Pleasant Middle School
Standard public school
569 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Van Antwerp Middle School
Standard public school
442 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Oneida Middle School
How many students attend Oneida Middle School?
Oneida Middle School has 657 students enrolled. It is a middle school in SCHENECTADY, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oneida Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oneida Middle School is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oneida Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oneida Middle School is African American at 30.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in SCHENECTADY, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oneida Middle School?
Oneida Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.