How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Carthage Central School District | Wantagh Union Free School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Carthage, New York | Wantagh, New York |
| Total Enrollment | 2,909 | 2,905 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.7:1 | 12.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Carthage Central School District | Wantagh Union Free School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,026 | $27,938 |
| Federal Revenue | 23.0% | 6.2% |
| State Revenue | 66.5% | 28.8% |
| Local Revenue | 10.6% | 65.0% |
Carthage Central School District
Federal State Local
Wantagh Union Free School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Carthage Central School District | Wantagh Union Free School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72.6% | 81.5% |
| African American | 4.2% | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% | 11.2% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.2% | 3.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.9% | 9.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Carthage Central School District | Wantagh Union Free School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 10 | 26 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 263.3:1 | 323.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.7% | 12.5% |
School Types
Carthage Central School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Wantagh Union Free School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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.