- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Amherst, NY
Transit Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Transit Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 363147000457
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Transit Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in East Amherst · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 15.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Transit Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Transit Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in East Amherst, NY.
School address
District: Williamsville Central School District · New York
NCES ID 363147000457 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Transit Middle School held near 899 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 75.0 → 76.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 363147000457 · East Amherst, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
912 enr · 12.2:1 · 15.4% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Williamsville North High School (1,307 students)
Transit Middle School held near 899 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 75.0 → 76.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Transit Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Williamsville
Williamsville North High School
1,307 students
- Williamsville
Williamsville East High School
940 students
- This school
Transit Middle School
912 students
- Williamsville
Williamsville South High School
796 students
- Mill Middle Sc
Mill Middle School
790 students
- Maple West Ele
Maple West Elementary School
670 students
What this shows Transit Middle School reports 912 students on the CCD universe file.
How Transit Middle School compares
Transit Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.4% | ▼ 73% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 912 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
912
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in New York - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,702
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.6%
Asian 28.3%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Transit Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Williamsville Central School District reports $19,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Transit Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsville North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williamsville East High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williamsville South High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mill Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple West Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Transit Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~912 students)
Frequently asked questions about Transit Middle School
How many students attend Transit Middle School?
Transit Middle School has 912 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Amherst, NY. CCD year-over-year: 872 (2022-23) → 899 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Transit Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Transit Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Transit Middle School?
15.4% of students at Transit Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Transit Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Transit Middle School is White at 59.6% of enrollment, in East Amherst, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Transit Middle School?
Transit Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Transit Middle School rank among elementary schools in East Amherst?
By Resource Investment Index, Transit Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in East Amherst, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Williamsville Central School District?
Besides Transit Middle School, Williamsville Central School District also operates Williamsville North High School (1,307 students), Williamsville East High School (940 students), and Williamsville South High School (796 students). See the Williamsville Central School District district page for the complete list.