How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Ballston Spa Central School District | West Islip Union Free School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ballston Spa, New York | West Islip, New York |
| Total Enrollment | 3,920 | 3,913 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Ballston Spa Central School District | West Islip Union Free School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,679 | $31,860 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.4% | 6.0% |
| State Revenue | 34.1% | 30.1% |
| Local Revenue | 55.5% | 63.8% |
Ballston Spa Central School District
Federal State Local
West Islip Union Free School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Ballston Spa Central School District | West Islip Union Free School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82.7% | 79.5% |
| African American | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% | 14.2% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 2.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 32.1% | 15.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Ballston Spa Central School District | West Islip Union Free School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | 23 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 376.8:1 | 1099.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.8% | 9.8% |
School Types
Ballston Spa Central School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
West Islip Union Free School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.