Downsville Central School District

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Downsville, New York - 1 schools

An equity score of 76/100 ranks Downsville Central School District #58 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $41,731 per pupil, Downsville Central School District ranks #41 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

233
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$41,731
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Downsville Central School District operates 1 public schools serving 233 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 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 Delaware County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $41,731 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the top 100 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 75.3% local, 17.5% state, and 7.1% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 76/100, ranked #58 of 941 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.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 219:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 21.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.0% White, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Downsville Central School, enrolling 219 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Downsville Central School accounts for 94.0% of all Downsville Central School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Downsville Central School District a distant remainder — means Downsville Central School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Downsville Central School District student-counselor ratio is 219:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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

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

Downsville Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 21.5% — 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 Downsville Central School District is typically wider than the Downsville 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?

7.1%
Federal
17.5%
State
75.3%
Local

Funding Equity

76
Equity Score
58 / 941
State Rank
45
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Downsville Central School District.

White 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 2.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
219:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Downsville Central School District

School Enrollment
Downsville Central School
219

How Downsville Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
New Dawn Charter High School Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Success Academy Charter School-Bed Stuy 3 Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Roscoe Central School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Choice Charter School Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Family Life Academy Charter School Iii Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data

Comparisons are relative to Downsville 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 Downsville Central School District?

Downsville Central School District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 233 students.

How much does Downsville Central School District spend per student?

Downsville Central School District spends $41,731 per student. The district has an equity score of 76/100, ranking #58 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Downsville Central School District?

Downsville Central School District students are 89.0% White, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% African American, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Downsville Central School District?

Downsville Central School District has an equity score of 76/100, ranking #58 out of 941 districts in New York.