Enrollment
671
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Queensbury, NY
Queensbury Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Queensbury Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362403003317
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Queensbury 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.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Queensbury · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Queensbury Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Queensbury Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Queensbury, NY.
School address
District: Queensbury Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362403003317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Queensbury Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Queensbury Middle School
Queensbury Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Queensbury, New York, enrolling 671 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.2:1 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 34.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 671 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 671 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #314.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 224 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Queensbury Union Free School District spends $18,402 per pupil, 30% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Queensbury Union Free School District also operates Queensbury Senior High School (971 students) and Queensbury Elementary School (952 students) alongside Queensbury 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 Queensbury Middle School compares
Queensbury 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 39% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in New York - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$18,402
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 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 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 90.9%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Queensbury Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Queensbury Union Free School District, which includes Queensbury Middle School.
$18,402
Per student
-30%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.9%
State 40.5%
Federal 9.6%
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 Queensbury Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queensbury Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Queensbury Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William H Barton Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Queensbury Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary 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 (~671 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Queensbury Middle School
How many students attend Queensbury Middle School?
Queensbury Middle School has 671 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Queensbury, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Queensbury Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Queensbury Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Queensbury Middle School?
34.4% of students at Queensbury Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Queensbury Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Queensbury Middle School is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Queensbury, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Queensbury Middle School?
Queensbury 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 Queensbury Middle School rank among elementary schools in Queensbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Queensbury Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Queensbury, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Queensbury on the city page.
Is Queensbury Middle School a good school?
Queensbury 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 Queensbury Union Free School District?
Besides Queensbury Middle School, Queensbury Union Free School District also operates Queensbury Senior High School (971 students), Queensbury Elementary School (952 students), and William H Barton Intermediate School (434 students). See the Queensbury Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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