- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Covington, NY
Salmon River Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Salmon River Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362550006264
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salmon River Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Fort Covington · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Salmon River Middle School has class sizes smaller than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salmon River Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fort Covington, NY.
School address
District: Salmon River Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362550006264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Salmon River Middle School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 362550006264 · Fort Covington, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 8.7:1 · 70.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Salmon River High School (430 students)
Salmon River Middle School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Salmon River Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salmon River H
Salmon River High School
430 students
- Saint Regis Mo
Saint Regis Mohawk School
328 students
- Salmon River E
Salmon River Elementary School
311 students
- This school
Salmon River Middle School
304 students
What this shows Salmon River Middle School reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salmon River Middle School compares
Salmon River 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 26% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in New York - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$34,200
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
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 107 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 60.5%
White 28.6%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Salmon River Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salmon River Central School District reports $34,200 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salmon River Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saint Regis Mohawk School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salmon River Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salmon River Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salmon River Middle School
How many students attend Salmon River Middle School?
Salmon River Middle School has 304 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Covington, NY. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salmon River Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salmon River Middle School is 8.7:1, which is 26% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 45% 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 Salmon River Middle School?
70.9% of students at Salmon River Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salmon River Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Salmon River Middle School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 60.5% of enrollment, in Fort Covington, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salmon River Middle School?
Salmon River Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Salmon River Middle School rank among public schools in Fort Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Salmon River Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fort Covington, 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 Salmon River Central School District?
Besides Salmon River Middle School, Salmon River Central School District also operates Salmon River High School (430 students), Saint Regis Mohawk School (328 students), and Salmon River Elementary School (311 students). See the Salmon River Central School District district page for the complete list.