Enrollment
392
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stafford Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stafford Middle School
Stafford Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Plattsburgh, New York, enrolling 392 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.7:1, Stafford Middle School is leaner than roughly 92% of New York schools and 35% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.1% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 392 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 823 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #183.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 98 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 78 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Plattsburgh City School District also operates Plattsburgh Senior High School (566 students) and Arthur P Momot Elementary School (388 students) alongside Stafford 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 Stafford Middle School compares
Stafford 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,695
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plattsburgh City School District, which includes Stafford Middle School.
$25,695
Per student
-3%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.0%
State 44.8%
Federal 8.2%
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 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
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
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 (~392 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Stafford Middle School a good school?
Stafford Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of New York schools. 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 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.
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