Central York SD

York, Pennsylvania — 7 schools

5,602
Total Enrollment
7
Schools
$17,913
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Central York SD operates 7 public schools serving 5,602 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 5,505 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in York County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,913 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 66.3% local, 25.0% state, and 8.7% 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 $91,223 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 24/100, ranked #578 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 7 schools offering Advanced Placement (13 AP courses district-wide), a 418.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 12.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 58.8% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, 10.0% African American across the district's schools.

Central York Hs accounts for 31.9% of all Central York SD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Central York SD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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 York SD school enrollment varies 3.6× across entities

Central York SD school enrollment ranges from 484 students (lowest) to 1,756 students (highest), a spread of 1,272 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

Central York SD student-counselor ratio is 418:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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

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

Central York SD chronic absenteeism rate is 12.0% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

8.7%
Federal
25.0%
State
66.3%
Local

Funding Equity

24
Equity Score
578 / 659
State Rank
49
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

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

$925
Studio/mo
$1,060
1 BR/mo
$1,335
2 BR/mo
$1,796
3 BR/mo
$1,850
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$91,223
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 7 schools in Central York SD.

White 58.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
African American 10.0%
Asian 4.3%
Multiracial 8.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 7
Schools with AP
13 AP courses total
418.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Central York SD

School Enrollment
Central York Hs
1,756
Central York Ms
844
North Hills El Sch
675
Sinking Springs El Sch
641
Roundtown El Sch
573
Hayshire El Sch
532
Stony Brook El Sch
484

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Central York SD?

Central York SD has 7 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary. Total enrollment is 5,602 students.

How much does Central York SD spend per student?

Central York SD spends $17,913 per student. The district has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #578 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average teacher salary in Central York SD?

The average teacher salary in Central York SD is $91,223 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Central York SD?

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

What is the demographic composition of Central York SD?

Central York SD students are 58.8% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, 10.0% African American, 4.3% Asian, averaged across 7 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Central York SD?

Central York SD has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #578 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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