How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Garden City Union Free School District | Watertown City School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Garden City, New York | Watertown, New York |
| Total Enrollment | 3,945 | 3,936 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.1:1 | 12.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Garden City Union Free School District | Watertown City School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $28,565 | $19,480 |
| Federal Revenue | 2.2% | 23.9% |
| State Revenue | 8.7% | 56.1% |
| Local Revenue | 89.1% | 20.0% |
Garden City Union Free School District
Federal State Local
Watertown City School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Garden City Union Free School District | Watertown City School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75.5% | 65.8% |
| African American | 0.8% | 6.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.4% | 12.1% |
| Asian | 13.9% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.3% | 13.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 3.8% | 63.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Garden City Union Free School District | Watertown City School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 21 | 4 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 244:1 | 303.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.6% | 49.2% |
School Types
Garden City Union Free School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Watertown City School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
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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.