Enrollment
285
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William H Barkley Microsociety compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at William H Barkley Microsociety
William H Barkley Microsociety is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Amsterdam, New York, enrolling 285 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.0% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 285 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 537 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #488, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (43%) (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Amsterdam City School District spends $19,560 per pupil, 26% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Amsterdam City School District also operates Amsterdam High School (1,192 students) and Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy (772 students) alongside William H Barkley Microsociety.
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 William H Barkley Microsociety compares
William H Barkley Microsociety 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,560
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Amsterdam City School District, which includes William H Barkley Microsociety.
$19,560
Per student
-26%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.9%
State 53.8%
Federal 25.3%
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 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
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~285 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is William H Barkley Microsociety a good school?
William H Barkley Microsociety earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 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.
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