How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Niskayuna Central School District | Schenectady City School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Schenectady, New York | Schenectady, New York |
| Total Enrollment | 4,357 | 9,053 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 15 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Niskayuna Central School District | Schenectady City School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,884 | $25,644 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.5% | 19.9% |
| State Revenue | 31.0% | 58.9% |
| Local Revenue | 60.4% | 21.2% |
Niskayuna Central School District
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Schenectady City School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Niskayuna Central School District | Schenectady City School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63.0% | 15.1% |
| African American | 5.7% | 23.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.0% | 24.6% |
| Asian | 16.5% | 24.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Multiracial | 7.2% | 11.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.6% | 78.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Niskayuna Central School District | Schenectady City School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 21 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 244.7:1 | 197.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.4% | 59.7% |
School Types
Niskayuna Central School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Schenectady City School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 15
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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.