- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Roberts Street Middle School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 360639000421 · Canastota, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 14.2:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Canastota High School (373 students)
Roberts Street Middle School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Roberts Street Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canastota High
Canastota High School
373 students
- This school
Roberts Street Middle School
370 students
- Peterboro Stre
Peterboro Street Elementary School
260 students
- South Side Ele
South Side Elementary School
182 students
What this shows Roberts Street Middle School reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roberts Street Middle School compares
Roberts Street 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 | 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 methodology
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
$26,247
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
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.
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
District finance for Canastota Central School District reports $26,247 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~370 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.