Chenango Valley Central School District

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Binghamton, New York - 4 schools

An equity score of 27/100 ranks Chenango Valley Central School District #745 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $21,965 per pupil, Chenango Valley Central School District ranks #735 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,726
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$21,965
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Chenango Valley Central School District operates 4 public schools serving 1,726 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 combined, 1 middle, 1 elementary 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 Broome County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,965 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 41.1% local, 48.1% state, and 10.8% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 27/100, ranked #745 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (6 AP courses district-wide), a 305.4:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 84.7% White, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Port Dickinson Elementary School, with a diversity index of 30.6/100.

Its largest campus is Chenango Valley High School, enrolling 507 students (31% of the district's total enrollment).

Chenango Valley High School accounts for 29.4% of all Chenango Valley Central School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Chenango Valley Central School District-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

Chenango Valley Central School District student-counselor ratio is 305:1 — 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 Chenango Valley Central School District is typically wider than the Chenango Valley Central School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Chenango Valley Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 20.6% — 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 Chenango Valley Central School District is typically wider than the Chenango 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?

10.8%
Federal
48.1%
State
41.1%
Local

Funding Equity

27
Equity Score
745 / 941
State Rank
45
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Chenango Valley Central School District.

White 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.6%
Multiracial 6.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 27.4/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Chenango Valley Central School District's schools, below the New York average of 45.5.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Port Dickinson Elementary School 30.6
  2. 2 Chenango Valley Middle School 26.8
  3. 3 Chenango Bridge Elementary School 26.2
  4. 4 Chenango Valley High School 26.1

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
6 AP courses total
305.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Chenango Valley Central School District

School Enrollment
Chenango Valley High School
507
Port Dickinson Elementary School
409
Chenango Valley Middle School
379
Chenango Bridge Elementary School
357

How Chenango Valley Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Broadalbin-Perth Central School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Kinderhook Central School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Plattsburgh City School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Norwich City School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
East Aurora Union Free School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Chenango Valley 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 Chenango Valley Central School District?

Chenango Valley Central School District has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 combined, 1 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,726 students.

How much does Chenango Valley Central School District spend per student?

Chenango Valley Central School District spends $21,965 per student. The district has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #745 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Chenango Valley Central School District?

Chenango Valley Central School District students are 84.7% White, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% Asian, 1.4% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Chenango Valley Central School District?

Chenango Valley Central School District has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #745 out of 941 districts in New York.