- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Walton, NY
Walton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Walton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362982004791
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walton Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Walton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Walton Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walton Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Walton, NY.
School address
District: Walton Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362982004791 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Walton Middle School held near 198 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 362982004791 · Walton, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 9.3:1 · 52.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Townsend Elementary School (348 students)
Walton Middle School held near 198 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Walton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Townsend Eleme
Townsend Elementary School
348 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
271 students
- This school
Walton Middle School
186 students
What this shows Walton Middle School reports 186 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walton Middle School compares
Walton 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▼ 7% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 21% in New York - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$26,655
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.3, Walton Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Walton Central School District reports $26,655 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~186 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walton Middle School
How many students attend Walton Middle School?
Walton Middle School has 186 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Walton, NY. CCD year-over-year: 189 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walton Middle School is 9.3:1, which is 21% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 Walton Middle School?
52.4% of students at Walton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Walton Middle School is White at 95.7% of enrollment, in Walton, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walton Middle School?
Walton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Walton Middle School rank among public schools in Walton?
By Resource Investment Index, Walton Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Walton, 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 Walton Central School District?
Besides Walton Middle School, Walton Central School District also operates Townsend Elementary School (348 students) and Walton High School (271 students). See the Walton Central School District district page for the complete list.