How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cortland City School District | Mount Pleasant Central School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cortland, New York | Thornwood, New York |
| Total Enrollment | 1,957 | 1,938 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cortland City School District | Mount Pleasant Central School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,706 | $31,779 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.4% | 3.0% |
| State Revenue | 53.6% | 17.7% |
| Local Revenue | 28.0% | 79.3% |
Cortland City School District
Federal State Local
Mount Pleasant Central School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cortland City School District | Mount Pleasant Central School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86.9% | 75.3% |
| African American | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.8% | 14.9% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 57.0% | 11.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cortland City School District | Mount Pleasant Central School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 28 | 18 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 109.7:1 | 272.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.1% | 14.5% |
School Types
Cortland City School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Mount Pleasant Central School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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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.