Ellicottville Central School District

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Ellicottville, New York - 2 schools

An equity score of 28/100 ranks Ellicottville Central School District #730 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $20,607 per pupil, Ellicottville Central School District ranks #818 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

573
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$20,607
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Ellicottville Central School District operates 2 public schools serving 573 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 Cattaraugus County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,607 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 59.0% local, 34.2% state, and 6.8% 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 28/100, ranked #730 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.

a 256:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 22.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.6% White, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Ellicottville Middle School High School, enrolling 294 students (57% of the district's total enrollment).

Ellicottville Middle School High School accounts for 51.3% of all Ellicottville Central School District student enrollment

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

Ellicottville Central School District student-counselor ratio is 256:1 — 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 Ellicottville Central School District is typically wider than the Ellicottville Central School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Ellicottville Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 22.9% — 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 Ellicottville Central School District is typically wider than the Ellicottville 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?

6.8%
Federal
34.2%
State
59.0%
Local

Funding Equity

28
Equity Score
730 / 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 Ellicottville Central School District.

White 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Multiracial 5.2%
Other 1.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

256:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Ellicottville Central School District

School Enrollment
Ellicottville Middle School High School
294
Ellicottville Elementary School
218

How Ellicottville Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Honeoye Central School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Mount Morris Central School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Oriskany Central School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
Heuvelton Central School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Ellicottville 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 Ellicottville Central School District?

Ellicottville Central School District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 573 students.

How much does Ellicottville Central School District spend per student?

Ellicottville Central School District spends $20,607 per student. The district has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #730 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Ellicottville Central School District?

Ellicottville Central School District students are 89.6% White, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Ellicottville Central School District?

Ellicottville Central School District has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #730 out of 941 districts in New York.