EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE)

ANGOLA, New York — 5 schools

2,118
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$33,816
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE) operates 5 public schools serving 2,118 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 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 2,010 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Erie County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $33,816 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 30.5% local, 56.0% state, and 13.6% 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 $163,237 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 77/100, ranked #68 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (9 AP courses district-wide), a 258.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 43.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 72.7% White, 6.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American across the district's schools.

Lake Shore Senior High School accounts for 33.1% of all EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE)-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

EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE) school enrollment varies 2.7× across entities

EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE) school enrollment ranges from 247 students (lowest) to 665 students (highest), a spread of 418 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

EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE) student-counselor ratio is 259:1 — 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 EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE) is typically wider than the EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE)-aggregate figure suggests.

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

EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE) chronic absenteeism rate is 43.7% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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

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

Where does the funding come from?

13.6%
Federal
56.0%
State
30.5%
Local

Funding Equity

77
Equity Score
68 / 941
State Rank
45
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,105
Studio/mo
$1,139
1 BR/mo
$1,343
2 BR/mo
$1,640
3 BR/mo
$1,869
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$163,237
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 5 schools in EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE).

White 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 3.7%
Other 16.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
9 AP courses total
258.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
43.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE)

School Enrollment
Lake Shore Senior High School
665
William G Houston Middle School
459
Highland Elementary School
344
John T Waugh Elementary School
295
A J Schmidt Elementary School
247

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE)?

EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE) has 5 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,118 students.

How much does EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE) spend per student?

EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE) spends $33,816 per student. The district has an equity score of 77/100, ranking #68 in New York.

What is the average teacher salary in EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE)?

The average teacher salary in EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE) is $163,237 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE)?

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

What is the demographic composition of EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE)?

EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE) students are 72.7% White, 6.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE)?

EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE) has an equity score of 77/100, ranking #68 out of 941 districts in New York. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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