- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Monticello, NY
Robert J Kaiser Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Robert J Kaiser 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 361974001811
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert J Kaiser Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 64.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert J Kaiser Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert J Kaiser Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Monticello, NY.
School address
District: Monticello Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361974001811 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Robert J Kaiser Middle School held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.5 → 63.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 361974001811 · Monticello, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
587 enr · 9.9:1 · 64.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Monticello High School (833 students)
Robert J Kaiser Middle School held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.5 → 63.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Robert J Kaiser Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monticello Hig
Monticello High School
833 students
- George L Cooke
George L Cooke School
590 students
- This school
Robert J Kaiser Middle School
587 students
- Kenneth L Ruth
Kenneth L Rutherford School
466 students
- Emma C Chase S 219
Emma C Chase School
219 students
What this shows Robert J Kaiser Middle School reports 587 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert J Kaiser Middle School compares
Robert J Kaiser 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.2% | ▲ 14% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 28% in New York - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.9%
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
$32,938
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
157
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.7%
White 34.6%
African American 12.8%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Robert J Kaiser Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Monticello Central School District reports $32,938 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert J Kaiser Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George L Cooke School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenneth L Rutherford School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emma C Chase School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert J Kaiser Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~587 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert J Kaiser Middle School
How many students attend Robert J Kaiser Middle School?
Robert J Kaiser Middle School has 587 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Monticello, NY. CCD year-over-year: 595 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert J Kaiser Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert J Kaiser Middle School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 Robert J Kaiser Middle School?
64.2% of students at Robert J Kaiser Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert J Kaiser Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Robert J Kaiser Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment, in Monticello, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert J Kaiser Middle School?
Robert J Kaiser 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 Robert J Kaiser Middle School rank among public schools in Monticello?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert J Kaiser Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Monticello, 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 Monticello Central School District?
Besides Robert J Kaiser Middle School, Monticello Central School District also operates Monticello High School (833 students), George L Cooke School (590 students), and Kenneth L Rutherford School (466 students). See the Monticello Central School District district page for the complete list.