BATH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BATH, New York — 3 schools

1,443
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$25,362
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

BATH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 3 public schools serving 1,443 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 other, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,395 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Steuben County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $25,362 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 23.4% local, 62.5% state, and 14.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $144,270 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 49/100, ranked #416 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 192:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 27.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.0% White, 1.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American across the district's schools.

Dana L Lyon Middle School accounts for 36.5% of all BATH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means BATH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

BATH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 53.4% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

BATH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 192:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

BATH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 27.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within BATH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the BATH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.1%
Federal
62.5%
State
23.4%
Local

Funding Equity

49
Equity Score
416 / 941
State Rank
45
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Steuben County county, where this district is located.

$865
Studio/mo
$871
1 BR/mo
$1,081
2 BR/mo
$1,410
3 BR/mo
$1,800
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$144,270
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in BATH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 95.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 1.4%
Multiracial 1.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

192:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
27.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in BATH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Dana L Lyon Middle School
509
Vernon E Wightman Primary School
486
Haverling Senior High School
400

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in BATH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

BATH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has 3 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 other, 1 high. Total enrollment is 1,443 students.

How much does BATH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

BATH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $25,362 per student. The district has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #416 in New York.

What is the average teacher salary in BATH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in BATH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is $144,270 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near BATH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Steuben County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of BATH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

BATH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 95.0% White, 1.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for BATH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

BATH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #416 out of 941 districts in New York. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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