At a glance
Reported students
285
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
484
William H Barkley Microsociety: 285 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
13.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 293
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.1:1
What the reported data says about William H Barkley Microsociety
William H Barkley Microsociety is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Amsterdam. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Amsterdam City School District. NCES reports 285 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, above the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (44.2%) and White (43.2%). English learners represent 4.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking William H Barkley Microsociety
- 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.2%
- Hispanic44.2%
- Black4.6%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial6.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Amsterdam City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and Communication
Elementary · Grades PK–05
446 reported students
William B Tecler Arts in Education
Elementary · Grades PK–05
465 reported students
Raphael J McNulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
503 reported students
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
772 reported students
Amsterdam High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,192 reported students
Public schools near William H Barkley Microsociety
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy Middle · Amsterdam City School District | 06–08 | 772 | 1.1 mi |
| Raphael J McNulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy Elementary · Amsterdam City School District | PK–05 | 503 | 1.2 mi |
| Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and Communication Elementary · Amsterdam City School District | PK–05 | 446 | 2 mi |
| William B Tecler Arts in Education Elementary · Amsterdam City School District | PK–05 | 465 | 2.6 mi |
| Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School Elementary · Broadalbin-Perth Central School District | PK–06 | 879 | 6 mi |
| Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School Elementary · Fonda-Fultonville Central School District | PK–04 | 511 | 8.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about William H Barkley Microsociety
What grades does William H Barkley Microsociety serve?
William H Barkley Microsociety reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Amsterdam City School District.
How many students attend William H Barkley Microsociety?
William H Barkley Microsociety reported 285 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 293 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at William H Barkley Microsociety?
The calculated ratio is 13.6:1, based on 285 students and 21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is William H Barkley Microsociety a public, charter, or magnet school?
William H Barkley Microsociety is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Amsterdam City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of William H Barkley Microsociety students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is William H Barkley Microsociety in?
William H Barkley Microsociety is part of Amsterdam City School District, based in Amsterdam, NY, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near William H Barkley Microsociety?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy (1.1 mi), Raphael J McNulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy (1.2 mi), Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and Communication (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.