Enrollment
1,486
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
115.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shaker Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shaker Middle School
Shaker Middle School is a large middle school in Latham, New York, enrolling 1,486 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,486 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 162 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #88.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Asian (25%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 212 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding North Colonie Csd spends $19,729 per pupil, 25% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
North Colonie Csd also operates Shaker High School (2,138 students) and Boght Hills School (576 students) alongside Shaker 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 Shaker Middle School compares
Shaker 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,729
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Colonie Csd, which includes Shaker Middle School.
$19,729
Per student
-25%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.5%
State 24.1%
Federal 9.4%
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 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
- 2,138
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~1,486 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Shaker Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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