How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Saranac Lake Central School District | Sidney Central School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Saranac Lake, New York | Sidney, New York |
| Total Enrollment | 1,073 | 1,070 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.2:1 | 12.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Saranac Lake Central School District | Sidney Central School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $30,995 | $25,440 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.5% | 13.0% |
| State Revenue | 28.0% | 64.1% |
| Local Revenue | 62.6% | 22.8% |
Saranac Lake Central School District
Federal State Local
Sidney Central School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Saranac Lake Central School District | Sidney Central School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 85.5% |
| African American | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.8% | 6.3% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.8% | 6.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 37.3% | 52.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Saranac Lake Central School District | Sidney Central School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 185.3:1 | 258.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.1% | 30.1% |
School Types
Saranac Lake Central School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Sidney Central School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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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.