- Enrollment
- 1,379
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Schenectady, NY
Van Antwerp Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Van Antwerp Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362088000304
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Antwerp Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools.
- #1 of 6
- middle schools in Schenectady · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- large classes for New York
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Antwerp Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Antwerp Middle School ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Schenectady, NY.
School address
District: Niskayuna Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362088000304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Van Antwerp Middle School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 362088000304 · Schenectady, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 13:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Niskayuna High School (1,379 students)
Van Antwerp Middle School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Van Antwerp Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Niskayuna High
Niskayuna High School
1,379 students
- Iroquois Middl
Iroquois Middle School
614 students
- This school 442
Van Antwerp Middle School
442 students
- Hillside Schoo 383
Hillside School
383 students
- Craig Elementa 377
Craig Elementary School
377 students
- Birchwood Elem 376
Birchwood Elementary School
376 students
What this shows Van Antwerp Middle School reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Antwerp Middle School compares
Van Antwerp 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 56% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in New York - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,884
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.4%
Asian 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Van Antwerp Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Niskayuna Central School District reports $18,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Van Antwerp Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niskayuna High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iroquois Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Craig Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Birchwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Antwerp Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van Antwerp Middle School
How many students attend Van Antwerp Middle School?
Van Antwerp Middle School has 442 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Schenectady, NY. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Antwerp Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Antwerp Middle School is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Van Antwerp Middle School?
25.0% of students at Van Antwerp Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Antwerp Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Van Antwerp Middle School is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Schenectady, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Antwerp Middle School?
Van Antwerp Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Van Antwerp Middle School rank among middle schools in Schenectady?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Antwerp Middle School ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Schenectady, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Schenectady on the city page.
What other schools are in Niskayuna Central School District?
Besides Van Antwerp Middle School, Niskayuna Central School District also operates Niskayuna High School (1,379 students), Iroquois Middle School (614 students), and Hillside School (383 students). See the Niskayuna Central School District district page for the complete list.