Enrollment
615
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 360246000032
William S Hackett Middle School — Albany, NY
Federal NCES profile for William S Hackett Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Albany City School District · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William S Hackett Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
William S Hackett Middle School reports 615 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 70.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% below the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 40% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 69.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 24% above the New York average and 35% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 308 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 52.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Albany City School District spends $40,523 per pupil district-wide, above the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.7% from local sources (property taxes), 40.9% from the state, and 19.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William S Hackett Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 24% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 75% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 24% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
— 18% below state mean
Top 21% in New York — lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
52.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$40,523
per pupil, district-wide
— above New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 308 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 141 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 615 Top 75% in New York — larger than 25% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 70.0
Students per teacher 9.6:1 -18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 69.8% +24% vs state
NCES ID 360246000032
Student demographics
African American 38.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
White 16.9%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 38.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 308:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 52.0%
In-school suspensions 78
Out-of-school suspensions 141
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albany City School District, which includes William S Hackett Middle School.
$40,523
Per student
+36%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+108%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 40.9%
Federal 19.3%
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.
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about William S Hackett Middle School
How many students attend William S Hackett Middle School?
William S Hackett Middle School has 615 students enrolled. It is a middle school in ALBANY, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William S Hackett Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at William S Hackett Middle School is 9.6:1, which is 18% lower than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William S Hackett Middle School?
69.8% of students at William S Hackett Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William S Hackett Middle School?
The largest demographic group at William S Hackett Middle School is African American at 38.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in ALBANY, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William S Hackett Middle School?
William S Hackett Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.