Enrollment
848
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baldwinsville, NY
Theodore R Durgee Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Theodore R Durgee Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360387000146
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Theodore R Durgee Junior High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Baldwinsville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Theodore R Durgee Junior High School has class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Theodore R Durgee Junior High School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Baldwinsville, NY.
School address
District: Baldwinsville Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360387000146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Theodore R Durgee Junior High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Theodore R Durgee Junior High School
Theodore R Durgee Junior High School is a large combined-grade school in Baldwinsville, New York, enrolling 848 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 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 29.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 848 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 478 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #246.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Baldwinsville Central School District spends $19,045 per pupil, 28% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 190 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 848 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Baldwinsville Central School District also operates Charles W Baker High School (1,240 students) and Donald S Ray School (846 students) alongside Theodore R Durgee Junior High 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 Theodore R Durgee Junior High School compares
Theodore R Durgee Junior High 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 48% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 848 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
848
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in New York - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,045
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.4 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 84.3%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Theodore R Durgee Junior High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baldwinsville Central School District, which includes Theodore R Durgee Junior High School.
$19,045
Per student
-28%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.1%
State 43.0%
Federal 10.9%
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 Theodore R Durgee Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles W Baker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donald S Ray School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mae E Reynolds School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harry E Elden Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Theodore R Durgee Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,240
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other 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 (~848 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Theodore R Durgee Junior High School
How many students attend Theodore R Durgee Junior High School?
Theodore R Durgee Junior High School has 848 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baldwinsville, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Theodore R Durgee Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Theodore R Durgee Junior High School is 13.5:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Theodore R Durgee Junior High School?
29.3% of students at Theodore R Durgee Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Theodore R Durgee Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Theodore R Durgee Junior High School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Baldwinsville, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Theodore R Durgee Junior High School?
Theodore R Durgee Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Theodore R Durgee Junior High School rank among schools in Baldwinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Theodore R Durgee Junior High School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Baldwinsville, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Baldwinsville on the city page.
Is Theodore R Durgee Junior High School a good school?
Theodore R Durgee Junior High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Baldwinsville Central School District?
Besides Theodore R Durgee Junior High School, Baldwinsville Central School District also operates Charles W Baker High School (1,240 students), Donald S Ray School (846 students), and Mae E Reynolds School (513 students). See the Baldwinsville Central School District district page for the complete list.
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