Enrollment
442
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Van Antwerp Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Van Antwerp Middle School
Van Antwerp Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Schenectady, New York, enrolling 442 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13:1 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 25.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 442 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 791 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #234.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Asian (14%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 221 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Niskayuna Central School District spends $18,988 per pupil, 28% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Niskayuna Central School District also operates Niskayuna High School (1,379 students) and Iroquois Middle School (614 students) alongside Van Antwerp 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 Van Antwerp Middle School compares
Van Antwerp 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,988
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Niskayuna Central School District, which includes Van Antwerp Middle School.
$18,988
Per student
-28%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.4%
State 31.0%
Federal 8.5%
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 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
- 1,379
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~442 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Van Antwerp Middle School a good school?
Van Antwerp Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 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.
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