- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amsterdam, NY
William H Barkley Microsociety
Federal NCES profile for William H Barkley Microsociety, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360297000075
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William H Barkley Microsociety earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Amsterdam · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
William H Barkley Microsociety has class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William H Barkley Microsociety ranks #2 of 5 schools in Amsterdam, NY.
School address
District: Amsterdam City School District · New York
NCES ID 360297000075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
William H Barkley Microsociety held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.4 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 360297000075 · Amsterdam, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 13.6:1 · 57.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Amsterdam High School (1,192 students)
William H Barkley Microsociety held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.4 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
William H Barkley Microsociety in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Amsterdam High
Amsterdam High School
1,192 students
- Wilbur H Lynch
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy
772 students
- Raphael J Mcnu
Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy
503 students
- William B Tecl 465
William B Tecler Arts in Education
465 students
- Marie Curie In 446
Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and Communication
446 students
- This school 285
William H Barkley Microsociety
285 students
What this shows William H Barkley Microsociety reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How William H Barkley Microsociety compares
William H Barkley Microsociety 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▲ 1% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in New York - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.7%
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
$20,102
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.2%
White 43.2%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 4.6%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, William H Barkley Microsociety is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Amsterdam City School District reports $20,102 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William H Barkley Microsociety Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| William B Tecler Arts in Education | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and Communication | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William H Barkley Microsociety's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Nationwide other 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 (~285 students)
Frequently asked questions about William H Barkley Microsociety
How many students attend William H Barkley Microsociety?
William H Barkley Microsociety has 285 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amsterdam, NY. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William H Barkley Microsociety?
The student-teacher ratio at William H Barkley Microsociety is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William H Barkley Microsociety?
57.0% of students at William H Barkley Microsociety are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William H Barkley Microsociety?
The largest demographic group at William H Barkley Microsociety is Hispanic or Latino at 44.2% of enrollment, in Amsterdam, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William H Barkley Microsociety?
William H Barkley Microsociety has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does William H Barkley Microsociety rank among schools in Amsterdam?
By Resource Investment Index, William H Barkley Microsociety ranks #2 of 5 schools in Amsterdam, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Amsterdam on the city page.
What other schools are in Amsterdam City School District?
Besides William H Barkley Microsociety, Amsterdam City School District also operates Amsterdam High School (1,192 students), Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy (772 students), and Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy (503 students). See the Amsterdam City School District district page for the complete list.