- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waverly, NY
Waverly Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Waverly Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 363027005437
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waverly Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Waverly · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Waverly Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Waverly, NY.
School address
District: Waverly Central School District · New York
NCES ID 363027005437 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Waverly Middle School held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 363027005437 · Waverly, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 12.8:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Waverly High School (481 students)
Waverly Middle School held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Waverly Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Waverly Middle School
486 students
- Waverly High S
Waverly High School
481 students
- Elm Street Ele
Elm Street Elementary School
426 students
- Lincoln Street
Lincoln Street Elementary School
212 students
What this shows Waverly Middle School reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waverly Middle School compares
Waverly 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▼ 6% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in New York - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,261
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Waverly Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Waverly Central School District reports $20,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waverly Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elm Street Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Street Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waverly Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~486 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waverly Middle School
How many students attend Waverly Middle School?
Waverly Middle School has 486 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waverly, NY. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waverly Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waverly Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waverly Middle School?
53.1% of students at Waverly Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waverly Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Waverly Middle School is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Waverly, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waverly Middle School?
Waverly Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Waverly Middle School rank among public schools in Waverly?
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Waverly, 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 Waverly Central School District?
Besides Waverly Middle School, Waverly Central School District also operates Waverly High School (481 students), Elm Street Elementary School (426 students), and Lincoln Street Elementary School (212 students). See the Waverly Central School District district page for the complete list.