Brushton-Moira Central School District

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Brushton, New York - 2 schools

An equity score of 64/100 ranks Brushton-Moira Central School District #184 of 931 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $26,641 per pupil, Brushton-Moira Central School District ranks #494 of 986 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

788
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$26,641
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Brushton-Moira Central School District operates 2 public schools serving 788 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Franklin County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $26,641 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 986 New York districts by per-pupil spending. See how New York compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 13.0% local, 66.7% state, and 20.3% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 64/100, ranked #184 of 931 in New York against a state average of 45, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 316:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 18.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.8% White, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Brushton Grade School, enrolling 465 students (58% of the district's total enrollment).

Brushton Grade School accounts for 58.2% of all Brushton-Moira Central School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Brushton-Moira Central School District a distant remainder — means Brushton-Moira Central School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Brushton-Moira Central School District reports 53.9% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Brushton-Moira Central School District student-counselor ratio is 316:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Brushton-Moira Central School District is typically wider than the Brushton-Moira Central School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Brushton-Moira Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 18.5% — 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 Brushton-Moira Central School District is typically wider than the Brushton-Moira Central School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

20.3%
Federal
66.7%
State
13.0%
Local

Funding Equity

64
Equity Score
184 / 931
State Rank
45
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Brushton-Moira Central School District.

White 95.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Multiracial 1.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

316:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Brushton-Moira Central School District

School Enrollment
Brushton Grade School
465
Brushton-Moira High School
334

How Brushton-Moira Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
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Success Academy Charter School-Crown Heights Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Perry Central School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
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Bainbridge-Guilford Central School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Brushton-Moira Central School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Brushton-Moira Central School District?

Brushton-Moira Central School District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 788 students.

How much does Brushton-Moira Central School District spend per student?

Brushton-Moira Central School District spends $26,641 per student. The district has an equity score of 64/100, ranking #184 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Brushton-Moira Central School District?

Brushton-Moira Central School District students are 95.8% White, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian, 0.4% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Brushton-Moira Central School District?

Brushton-Moira Central School District has an equity score of 64/100, ranking #184 out of 931 districts in New York.