- Enrollment
- 2,138
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Latham, NY
Shaker Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Shaker Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362100002986
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shaker Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Latham · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Shaker Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shaker Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Latham, NY.
School address
District: North Colonie Csd · New York
NCES ID 362100002986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Shaker Middle School held near 1,470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+47 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 115.3 → 120.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+47 students YoY 362100002986 · Latham, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
1,486 enr · 12.9:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Shaker High School (2,138 students)
Shaker Middle School held near 1,470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+47 headcount). Teacher FTE added 115.3 → 120.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Shaker Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shaker High Sc
Shaker High School
2,138 students
- This school
Shaker Middle School
1,486 students
- Boght Hills Sc 576
Boght Hills School
576 students
- Blue Creek Sch 450
Blue Creek School
450 students
- Latham Ridge S 433
Latham Ridge School
433 students
- Forts Ferry Sc 423
Forts Ferry School
423 students
What this shows Shaker Middle School reports 1,486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shaker Middle School compares
Shaker 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 58% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,486 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,486
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in New York - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,470
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
Asian 25.2%
African American 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Shaker Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for North Colonie Csd reports $20,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shaker Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boght Hills School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Creek School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Latham Ridge School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forts Ferry School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shaker Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~1,486 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shaker Middle School
How many students attend Shaker Middle School?
Shaker Middle School has 1,486 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Latham, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,423 (2022-23) → 1,470 (2023-24), nearly flat (+47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shaker Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shaker Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shaker Middle School?
23.8% of students at Shaker Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shaker Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Shaker Middle School is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Latham, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shaker Middle School?
Shaker Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Shaker Middle School rank among public schools in Latham?
By Resource Investment Index, Shaker Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Latham, 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 Latham on the city page.
What other schools are in North Colonie Csd?
Besides Shaker Middle School, North Colonie Csd also operates Shaker High School (2,138 students), Boght Hills School (576 students), and Blue Creek School (450 students). See the North Colonie Csd district page for the complete list.