At a glance
Reported students
474
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
57.41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
53rd percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
508
Knickerbacker Middle School: 474 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
8.3:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. 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
- 474
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6.4:1
What the reported data says about Knickerbacker Middle School
Knickerbacker Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Troy. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Lansingburgh Central School District. NCES reports 474 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.3:1, below the New York median of 10.2:1 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 White (43.2%) and Black (23.4%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Knickerbacker Middle School
- 1How do the reported 8.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 57.41 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 3 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
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- 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%
- Hispanic17.1%
- Black23.4%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial15%
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 Lansingburgh Central School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rensselaer Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 02–05
419 reported students
Turnpike Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
542 reported students
Lansingburgh Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
625 reported students
Public schools near Knickerbacker Middle School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohoes Middle School Middle · Cohoes City School District | 06–08 | 427 | 1.9 mi |
| Troy Middle School Middle · Troy City School District | 06–08 | 733 | 2.4 mi |
| Shaker Middle School Middle · North Colonie CSD | 06–08 | 1,486 | 4.3 mi |
| North Albany Academy Middle School Middle · Albany City School District | 06–08 | 588 | 7.1 mi |
| Sand Creek Middle School Middle · South Colonie Central School District | 05–08 | 873 | 7.4 mi |
| Algonquin Middle School Middle · Averill Park Central School District | 06–08 | 608 | 8.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Knickerbacker Middle School
What grades does Knickerbacker Middle School serve?
Knickerbacker Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Lansingburgh Central School District.
How many students attend Knickerbacker Middle School?
Knickerbacker Middle School reported 474 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 474 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Knickerbacker Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 8.3:1, based on 474 students and 57.41 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Knickerbacker Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Knickerbacker Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lansingburgh Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Knickerbacker Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.9% 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 Knickerbacker Middle School in?
Knickerbacker Middle School is part of Lansingburgh Central School District, based in Troy, NY, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Knickerbacker Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cohoes Middle School (1.9 mi), Troy Middle School (2.4 mi), Shaker Middle School (4.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.