- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Owego, NY
Owego-Apalachin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Owego-Apalachin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362217003139
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owego-Apalachin Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Owego · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 32.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Owego-Apalachin Middle School has class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owego-Apalachin Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Owego, NY.
School address
District: Owego-Apalachin Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362217003139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Owego-Apalachin Middle School held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 362217003139 · Owego, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 32.6:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Owego Free Academy (621 students)
Owego-Apalachin Middle School held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Owego-Apalachin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Owego Free Aca
Owego Free Academy
621 students
- Owego Elementa
Owego Elementary School
497 students
- This school
Owego-Apalachin Middle School
457 students
- Apalachin Elem
Apalachin Elementary School
382 students
What this shows Owego-Apalachin Middle School reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Owego-Apalachin Middle School compares
Owego-Apalachin Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 32.6:1 | ▲ 176% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 27% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.6:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
32.6:1
students per teacher
- 176% above state mean
Top 99% in New York - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,920
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Owego-Apalachin Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Owego-Apalachin Central School District reports $24,920 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Owego-Apalachin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owego Free Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Owego Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Apalachin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owego-Apalachin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Owego-Apalachin Middle School
How many students attend Owego-Apalachin Middle School?
Owego-Apalachin Middle School has 457 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Owego, NY. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owego-Apalachin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Owego-Apalachin Middle School is 32.6:1, which is 176% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 108% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Owego-Apalachin Middle School?
40.9% of students at Owego-Apalachin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owego-Apalachin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Owego-Apalachin Middle School is White at 96.3% of enrollment, in Owego, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owego-Apalachin Middle School?
Owego-Apalachin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Owego-Apalachin Middle School rank among public schools in Owego?
By Resource Investment Index, Owego-Apalachin Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Owego, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Owego-Apalachin Central School District?
Besides Owego-Apalachin Middle School, Owego-Apalachin Central School District also operates Owego Free Academy (621 students), Owego Elementary School (497 students), and Apalachin Elementary School (382 students). See the Owego-Apalachin Central School District district page for the complete list.