Enrollment
370
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canastota, NY
Roberts Street Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Roberts Street Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360639000421
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roberts Street Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Canastota · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Roberts Street Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roberts Street Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Canastota, NY.
School address
District: Canastota Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360639000421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roberts Street Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roberts Street Middle School
Roberts Street Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Canastota, New York, enrolling 370 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.0% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 370 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 850 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #441.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 370 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Canastota Central School District also operates Canastota High School (373 students) and Peterboro Street Elementary School (260 students) alongside Roberts Street 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 Roberts Street Middle School compares
Roberts Street 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▼ 13% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,415
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 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 90.5%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Roberts Street Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canastota Central School District, which includes Roberts Street Middle School.
$24,415
Per student
-8%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.6%
State 49.5%
Federal 15.9%
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 Roberts Street Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canastota High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peterboro Street Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Side Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roberts Street Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~370 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Roberts Street Middle School
How many students attend Roberts Street Middle School?
Roberts Street Middle School has 370 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canastota, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roberts Street Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roberts Street Middle School is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roberts Street Middle School?
49.0% of students at Roberts Street Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roberts Street Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Roberts Street Middle School is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Canastota, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roberts Street Middle School?
Roberts Street 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 Roberts Street Middle School rank among public schools in Canastota?
By Resource Investment Index, Roberts Street Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Canastota, 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 Canastota on the city page.
Is Roberts Street Middle School a good school?
Roberts Street Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Canastota Central School District?
Besides Roberts Street Middle School, Canastota Central School District also operates Canastota High School (373 students), Peterboro Street Elementary School (260 students), and South Side Elementary School (182 students). See the Canastota Central School District district page for the complete list.
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