Enrollment
457
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+176% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Owego-Apalachin Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Owego-Apalachin Middle School
Owego-Apalachin Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Owego, New York, enrolling 457 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.6:1 is larger than about 99% of New York schools and 176% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 457 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 925 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #507.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 229 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Owego-Apalachin Central School District also operates Owego Free Academy (621 students) and Owego Elementary School (497 students) alongside Owego-Apalachin 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 Owego-Apalachin Middle School compares
Owego-Apalachin 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,180
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Owego-Apalachin Central School District, which includes Owego-Apalachin Middle School.
$23,180
Per student
-12%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 47.8%
Federal 13.7%
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 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
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- 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 (~457 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~32.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Owego on the city page.
Is Owego-Apalachin Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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