Central Valley Csd at Ilion-Mohawk

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Ilion, New York - 4 schools

An equity score of 45/100 ranks Central Valley Csd at Ilion-Mohawk #478 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $20,297 per pupil, Central Valley Csd at Ilion-Mohawk ranks #838 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,164
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$20,297
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Central Valley Csd at Ilion-Mohawk operates 4 public schools serving 2,164 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 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 Herkimer County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,297 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending. See how New York compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 13.5% local, 70.9% state, and 15.7% 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 45/100, ranked #478 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (11 AP courses district-wide), a 308.3:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 34.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.5% White, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Central Valley Academy, with a diversity index of 19.7/100.

Its largest campus is Gregory B Jarvis Middle School, enrolling 618 students (31% of the district's total enrollment).

Gregory B Jarvis Middle School accounts for 28.6% of all Central Valley Csd at Ilion-Mohawk student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Central Valley Csd at Ilion-Mohawk-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

Central Valley Csd at Ilion-Mohawk has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 56.6% 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

Central Valley Csd at Ilion-Mohawk student-counselor ratio is 308:1 — 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 Central Valley Csd at Ilion-Mohawk is typically wider than the Central Valley Csd at Ilion-Mohawk-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Central Valley Csd at Ilion-Mohawk chronic absenteeism rate is 34.9% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

15.7%
Federal
70.9%
State
13.5%
Local

Funding Equity

45
Equity Score
478 / 941
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 4 schools in Central Valley Csd at Ilion-Mohawk.

White 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 3.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 17.7/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Central Valley Csd at Ilion-Mohawk's schools, below the New York average of 45.5.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Central Valley Academy 19.7
  2. 2 Harry M Fisher Elementary School 19.7
  3. 3 Gregory B Jarvis Middle School 17.3
  4. 4 Barringer Road Elementary School 14.0

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
11 AP courses total
308.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
34.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Central Valley Csd at Ilion-Mohawk

School Enrollment
Gregory B Jarvis Middle School
618
Central Valley Academy
615
Barringer Road Elementary School
434
Harry M Fisher Elementary School
348

How Central Valley Csd at Ilion-Mohawk Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The New York districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Batavia City School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Lansingburgh Central School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Geneva City School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Seaford Union Free School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Evans-Brant Central School District (Lake Shore) Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Central Valley Csd at Ilion-Mohawk'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 Central Valley Csd at Ilion-Mohawk?

Central Valley Csd at Ilion-Mohawk has 4 schools, including 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 2,164 students.

How much does Central Valley Csd at Ilion-Mohawk spend per student?

Central Valley Csd at Ilion-Mohawk spends $20,297 per student. The district has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #478 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Central Valley Csd at Ilion-Mohawk?

Central Valley Csd at Ilion-Mohawk students are 90.5% White, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Central Valley Csd at Ilion-Mohawk?

Central Valley Csd at Ilion-Mohawk has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #478 out of 941 districts in New York.