- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cortland, NY
Randall Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Randall Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360846000650
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Randall Middle School earns 47/100 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 Cortland · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Randall Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Randall Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Cortland, NY.
School address
District: Cortland City School District · New York
NCES ID 360846000650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Randall Middle School held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 360846000650 · Cortland, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 11.8:1 · 58.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Cortland High School (582 students)
Randall Middle School held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Randall Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cortland High
Cortland High School
582 students
- Franklyn S Bar
Franklyn S Barry Primary School
417 students
- Fe Smith Inter
Fe Smith Intermediate School
291 students
- Cortland Junio
Cortland Junior High School
274 students
- This school
Randall Middle School
272 students
What this shows Randall Middle School reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Randall Middle School compares
Randall 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▲ 5% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in New York - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$25,706
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 91 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Randall Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Cortland City School District reports $25,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Randall Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklyn S Barry Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fe Smith Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cortland Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Randall Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Randall Middle School
How many students attend Randall Middle School?
Randall Middle School has 272 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cortland, NY. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Randall Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Randall Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Randall Middle School?
58.9% of students at Randall Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Randall Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Randall Middle School is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Cortland, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Randall Middle School?
Randall Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Randall Middle School rank among elementary schools in Cortland?
By Resource Investment Index, Randall Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Cortland, 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 Cortland on the city page.
What other schools are in Cortland City School District?
Besides Randall Middle School, Cortland City School District also operates Cortland High School (582 students), Franklyn S Barry Primary School (417 students), and Fe Smith Intermediate School (291 students). See the Cortland City School District district page for the complete list.