- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Schenectady, NY
Schalmont Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Schalmont Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362598003570
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schalmont Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools.
- #2 of 10
- elementary schools in Schenectady · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for New York
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Schalmont Middle School has class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schalmont Middle School ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Schenectady, NY.
School address
District: Schalmont Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362598003570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Schalmont Middle School held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 55.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 362598003570 · Schenectady, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 9.6:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Elementary School (671 students)
Schalmont Middle School held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 55.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Schalmont Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elementary School
671 students
- Schalmont High
Schalmont High School
545 students
- This school
Schalmont Middle School
537 students
What this shows Schalmont Middle School reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schalmont Middle School compares
Schalmont 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 24% in New York - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$23,844
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 3.4%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Schalmont Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Schalmont Central School District reports $23,844 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Schalmont Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schalmont High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schalmont Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about Schalmont Middle School
How many students attend Schalmont Middle School?
Schalmont Middle School has 537 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Schenectady, NY. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schalmont Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schalmont Middle School is 9.6:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 Schalmont Middle School?
26.9% of students at Schalmont Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schalmont Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Schalmont Middle School is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Schenectady, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schalmont Middle School?
Schalmont Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Schalmont Middle School rank among elementary schools in Schenectady?
By Resource Investment Index, Schalmont Middle School ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Schenectady, 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 Schenectady on the city page.
What other schools are in Schalmont Central School District?
Besides Schalmont Middle School, Schalmont Central School District also operates Jefferson Elementary School (671 students) and Schalmont High School (545 students). See the Schalmont Central School District district page for the complete list.