- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plattsburgh, NY
Stafford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Stafford Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362328003262
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stafford Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of New York schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Plattsburgh · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Stafford Middle School has class sizes smaller than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stafford Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Plattsburgh, NY.
School address
District: Plattsburgh City School District · New York
NCES ID 362328003262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Stafford Middle School grew from 372 students in 2022-23 to 401 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE held 51.1 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 362328003262 · Plattsburgh, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 7.7:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Plattsburgh Senior High School (566 students)
Stafford Middle School grew from 372 students in 2022-23 to 401 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE held 51.1 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Stafford Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plattsburgh Se
Plattsburgh Senior High School
566 students
- This school
Stafford Middle School
392 students
- Arthur P Momot
Arthur P Momot Elementary School
388 students
- Thomas E Glasg
Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School
248 students
- Oak Street Sch 218
Oak Street School
218 students
What this shows Stafford Middle School reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stafford Middle School compares
Stafford Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 7.7:1 | ▼ 35% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▼ 9% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 8% in New York - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.7%
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
$27,850
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 98 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 78 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 77.3%
African American 12.0%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Stafford Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Plattsburgh City School District reports $27,850 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stafford Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plattsburgh Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arthur P Momot Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Street School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stafford Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~392 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stafford Middle School
How many students attend Stafford Middle School?
Stafford Middle School has 392 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plattsburgh, NY. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stafford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stafford Middle School is 7.7:1, which is 35% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 51% 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 Stafford Middle School?
51.1% of students at Stafford Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stafford Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Stafford Middle School is White at 77.3% of enrollment, in Plattsburgh, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stafford Middle School?
Stafford Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Stafford Middle School rank among public schools in Plattsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Stafford Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Plattsburgh, 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 Plattsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Plattsburgh City School District?
Besides Stafford Middle School, Plattsburgh City School District also operates Plattsburgh Senior High School (566 students), Arthur P Momot Elementary School (388 students), and Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School (248 students). See the Plattsburgh City School District district page for the complete list.