Fonda-Fultonville Central School District

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Fonda, New York - 3 schools

An equity score of 35/100 ranks Fonda-Fultonville Central School District #654 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $20,818 per pupil, Fonda-Fultonville Central School District ranks #805 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,314
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$20,818
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Fonda-Fultonville Central School District operates 3 public schools serving 1,314 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 elementary, 1 high 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 Montgomery County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,818 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 32.2% local, 55.0% state, and 12.8% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 35/100, ranked #654 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 278.3:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 22.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.5% White, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School, with a diversity index of 19.5/100.

Its largest campus is Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School, enrolling 511 students (41% of the district's total enrollment).

Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School accounts for 38.9% of all Fonda-Fultonville Central School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Fonda-Fultonville 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

Fonda-Fultonville Central School District student-counselor ratio is 278:1 — 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 Fonda-Fultonville Central School District is typically wider than the Fonda-Fultonville Central School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Fonda-Fultonville Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 22.5% — 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 Fonda-Fultonville Central School District is typically wider than the Fonda-Fultonville 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?

12.8%
Federal
55.0%
State
32.2%
Local

Funding Equity

35
Equity Score
654 / 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 3 schools in Fonda-Fultonville Central School District.

White 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 2.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 17.6/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Fonda-Fultonville Central School District's schools, below the New York average of 45.5.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School 19.5
  2. 2 Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School 16.7
  3. 3 Fonda-Fultonville Senior High School 16.7

Programs & Resources

278.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Fonda-Fultonville Central School District

School Enrollment
Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School
511
Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School
382
Fonda-Fultonville Senior High School
349

How Fonda-Fultonville Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Cazenovia Central School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Success Academy Charter School-Bronx 3 Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Newfane Central School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Catskill Central School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Eden Central School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Fonda-Fultonville 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 Fonda-Fultonville Central School District?

Fonda-Fultonville Central School District has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 elementary, 1 high. Total enrollment is 1,314 students.

How much does Fonda-Fultonville Central School District spend per student?

Fonda-Fultonville Central School District spends $20,818 per student. The district has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #654 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Fonda-Fultonville Central School District?

Fonda-Fultonville Central School District students are 90.5% White, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian, 0.5% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Fonda-Fultonville Central School District?

Fonda-Fultonville Central School District has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #654 out of 941 districts in New York.