CASSADAGA VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SINCLAIRVILLE, New York — 2 schools

824
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$25,665
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

CASSADAGA VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 2 public schools serving 824 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 795 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Chautauqua County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $25,665 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 17.8% local, 65.8% state, and 16.4% 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 $157,463 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 63/100, ranked #226 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 302:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 27.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.7% White, 2.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American across the district's schools.

Sinclairville Elementary School accounts for 51.9% of all CASSADAGA VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means CASSADAGA VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

CASSADAGA VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 56.1% 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

CASSADAGA VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 302:1 — 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 CASSADAGA VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the CASSADAGA VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

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

CASSADAGA VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 27.9% — 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 CASSADAGA VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the CASSADAGA VALLEY 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?

16.4%
Federal
65.8%
State
17.8%
Local

Funding Equity

63
Equity Score
226 / 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 Chautauqua County county, where this district is located.

$680
Studio/mo
$754
1 BR/mo
$975
2 BR/mo
$1,287
3 BR/mo
$1,291
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$157,463
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 2 schools in CASSADAGA VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 1.3%
Multiracial 3.6%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

302:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
27.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in CASSADAGA VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Sinclairville Elementary School
413
Cassadaga Valley Middle/High School
382

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in CASSADAGA VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

CASSADAGA VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 824 students.

How much does CASSADAGA VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

CASSADAGA VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $25,665 per student. The district has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #226 in New York.

What is the average teacher salary in CASSADAGA VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in CASSADAGA VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is $157,463 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near CASSADAGA VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of CASSADAGA VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

CASSADAGA VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 91.7% White, 2.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for CASSADAGA VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

CASSADAGA VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #226 out of 941 districts in New York. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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