Enrollment
388
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oneonta, NY
Oneonta Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oneonta 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 362178003094
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oneonta Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Oneonta · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Oneonta Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oneonta Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Oneonta, NY.
School address
District: Oneonta City School District · New York
NCES ID 362178003094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oneonta Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oneonta Middle School
Oneonta Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Oneonta, New York, enrolling 388 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 388 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 923 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #388.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Oneonta City School District also operates Oneonta Senior High School (499 students) and Greater Plains Elementary School (283 students) alongside Oneonta 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 Oneonta Middle School compares
Oneonta 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 21% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in New York - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$23,384
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 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 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
African American 5.2%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Oneonta Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oneonta City School District, which includes Oneonta Middle School.
$23,384
Per student
-11%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.6%
State 42.8%
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 Oneonta Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oneonta Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greater Plains Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valleyview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oneonta Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~388 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Oneonta Middle School
How many students attend Oneonta Middle School?
Oneonta Middle School has 388 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oneonta, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oneonta Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oneonta Middle School is 9.5:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 Oneonta Middle School?
44.4% of students at Oneonta Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oneonta Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oneonta Middle School is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Oneonta, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oneonta Middle School?
Oneonta 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 Oneonta Middle School rank among public schools in Oneonta?
By Resource Investment Index, Oneonta Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Oneonta, 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 Oneonta on the city page.
Is Oneonta Middle School a good school?
Oneonta Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% 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 Oneonta City School District?
Besides Oneonta Middle School, Oneonta City School District also operates Oneonta Senior High School (499 students), Greater Plains Elementary School (283 students), and Valleyview Elementary School (263 students). See the Oneonta City School District district page for the complete list.
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