ICHABOD CRANE MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.ichabodcrane.org

650 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

Ichabod Crane Middle School, located in Valatie, New York, serves as a central component of the Ichabod Crane Central School District. The school provides a dedicated learning environment for students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. Its curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous academic expectations of high school, offering a balance of core subjects—such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies—alongside a variety of exploratory electives and extracurricular activities.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a supportive community culture that fosters social-emotional growth and character development. By leveraging its location within the Valatie community, the middle school strives to engage students through collaborative projects, athletics, and fine arts programs. The administration and faculty utilize the school’s digital presence to maintain open communication with families, ensuring that students have the resources and guidance necessary to succeed as they transition toward their secondary education years.

650

Total Students

69.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ICHABOD CRANE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	502
Hispanic	105
Black	10
Asian	6
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

White
502 (77.2 %)
Hispanic
105 (16.2 %)
Two or More
26 (4.0 %)
Black
10 (1.5 %)
Asian
6 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	KINDERHOOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)758-7675
Website:	http://www.ichabodcrane.org
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	236
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 156

Grade 6 125

Grade 7 122

Grade 8 125

Ungraded 5