Duanesburg Central School District

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Delanson, New York - 2 schools

An equity score of 33/100 ranks Duanesburg Central School District #683 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $22,365 per pupil, Duanesburg Central School District ranks #702 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

660
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$22,365
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Duanesburg Central School District operates 2 public schools serving 660 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 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 Schenectady County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $22,365 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 40.9% local, 45.9% state, and 13.2% 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 33/100, ranked #683 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 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (9 AP courses district-wide), a 226.3:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 21.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.0% White, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Duanesburg Elementary School, enrolling 356 students (55% of the district's total enrollment).

Duanesburg Elementary School accounts for 53.9% of all Duanesburg Central School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Duanesburg Central School District a distant remainder — means Duanesburg 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

Duanesburg Central School District student-counselor ratio is 226:1 — 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

Duanesburg Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 21.8% — 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 Duanesburg Central School District is typically wider than the Duanesburg 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?

13.2%
Federal
45.9%
State
40.9%
Local

Funding Equity

33
Equity Score
683 / 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 2 schools in Duanesburg Central School District.

White 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
9 AP courses total
226.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Duanesburg Central School District

School Enrollment
Duanesburg Elementary School
356
Duanesburg High School
290

How Duanesburg Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Buffalo United Charter School Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Hadley-Luzerne Central School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Pavilion Central School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Northeast Central School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Renaissance Charter School Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data

Comparisons are relative to Duanesburg 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 Duanesburg Central School District?

Duanesburg Central School District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 660 students.

How much does Duanesburg Central School District spend per student?

Duanesburg Central School District spends $22,365 per student. The district has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #683 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Duanesburg Central School District?

Duanesburg Central School District students are 94.0% White, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Duanesburg Central School District?

Duanesburg Central School District has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #683 out of 941 districts in New York.