- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tonawanda, NY
Tonawanda Middle/High School
Federal NCES profile for Tonawanda Middle/High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362874003907
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tonawanda Middle/High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Tonawanda · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for New York
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Tonawanda Middle/High School has class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tonawanda Middle/High School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Tonawanda, NY.
School address
District: Tonawanda City School District · New York
NCES ID 362874003907 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-122 students YoY
Tonawanda Middle/High School shrank from 1,011 students in 2022-23 to 889 in 2023-24 (-12.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 93.3 → 78.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-122 students YoY 362874003907 · Tonawanda, NY Other · MID · TRAD
891 enr · 9.6:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview Elementary School (366 students)
Tonawanda Middle/High School shrank from 1,011 students in 2022-23 to 889 in 2023-24 (-12.1%). Teacher FTE lost 93.3 → 78.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Tonawanda Middle/High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tonawanda Middle/High School
891 students
- Riverview Elem
Riverview Elementary School
366 students
- Mullen Element 303
Mullen Elementary School
303 students
What this shows Tonawanda Middle/High School reports 891 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tonawanda Middle/High School compares
Tonawanda Middle/High School is a shrinking 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 21% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 891 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
891
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 24% in New York - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.5%
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
$19,987
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 4.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Tonawanda Middle/High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Tonawanda City School District reports $19,987 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tonawanda Middle/High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mullen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tonawanda Middle/High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other 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 (~891 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tonawanda Middle/High School
How many students attend Tonawanda Middle/High School?
Tonawanda Middle/High School has 891 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tonawanda, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,011 (2022-23) → 889 (2023-24), down 122.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tonawanda Middle/High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tonawanda Middle/High School is 9.6:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 Tonawanda Middle/High School?
44.6% of students at Tonawanda Middle/High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tonawanda Middle/High School?
The largest demographic group at Tonawanda Middle/High School is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Tonawanda, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tonawanda Middle/High School?
Tonawanda Middle/High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Tonawanda Middle/High School rank among schools in Tonawanda?
By Resource Investment Index, Tonawanda Middle/High School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Tonawanda, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tonawanda on the city page.
What other schools are in Tonawanda City School District?
Besides Tonawanda Middle/High School, Tonawanda City School District also operates Riverview Elementary School (366 students) and Mullen Elementary School (303 students). See the Tonawanda City School District district page for the complete list.