Florida Union Free School District

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Florida, New York - 2 schools

An equity score of 47/100 ranks Florida Union Free School District #451 of 931 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $31,492 per pupil, Florida Union Free School District ranks #224 of 986 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

726
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$31,492
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Florida Union Free School District operates 2 public schools serving 726 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 Orange County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $31,492 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 986 New York districts by per-pupil spending. See how New York compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 57.5% local, 31.4% state, and 11.0% 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 47/100, ranked #451 of 931 in New York against a state average of 45, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 265.3:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 18.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 57.8% White, 30.1% Hispanic or Latino, 6.3% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is S S Seward Institute, enrolling 391 students (54% of the district's total enrollment).

S S Seward Institute accounts for 53.9% of all Florida Union Free School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Florida Union Free School District a distant remainder — means Florida Union Free School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Florida Union Free School District student-counselor ratio is 265:1 — 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 Florida Union Free School District is typically wider than the Florida Union Free School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Florida Union Free School District chronic absenteeism rate is 18.0% — 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 Florida Union Free School District is typically wider than the Florida Union Free School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.0%
Federal
31.4%
State
57.5%
Local

Funding Equity

47
Equity Score
451 / 931
State Rank
45
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Florida Union Free School District.

White 57.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
African American 6.3%
Asian 1.9%
Multiracial 3.0%
Other 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

265.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Florida Union Free School District

School Enrollment
S S Seward Institute
391
Golden Hill Elementary
335

How Florida Union Free School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Pharos Academy Charter School Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Ticonderoga Central School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Growing Up Green Charter School Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Newfield Central School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Manchester-Shortsville Central School District (Red Jacket) Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Florida Union Free 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 Florida Union Free School District?

Florida Union Free School District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 726 students.

How much does Florida Union Free School District spend per student?

Florida Union Free School District spends $31,492 per student. The district has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #451 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Florida Union Free School District?

Florida Union Free School District students are 57.8% White, 30.1% Hispanic or Latino, 6.3% African American, 1.9% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Florida Union Free School District?

Florida Union Free School District has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #451 out of 931 districts in New York.