Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District

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Frankfort, New York - 3 schools

An equity score of 46/100 ranks Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District #459 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $23,243 per pupil, Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District ranks #638 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

846
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$23,243
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District operates 3 public schools serving 846 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle 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 Herkimer County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,243 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 32.8% local, 54.2% state, and 13.1% 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 46/100, ranked #459 of 941 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.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), a 283.3:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 24.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.8% White, 3.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Frankfort-Schuyler Central High School, with a diversity index of 20.0/100.

Its largest campus is Frankfort-Schuyler Elementary School, enrolling 379 students (45% of the district's total enrollment).

Frankfort-Schuyler Elementary School accounts for 44.6% of all Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Frankfort-Schuyler 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

Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District school enrollment varies 2.1× across entities

Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District school enrollment ranges from 183 students (lowest) to 379 students (highest), a spread of 196 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

Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District student-counselor ratio is 283:1 — 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 Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District is typically wider than the Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 24.9% — 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 Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District is typically wider than the Frankfort-Schuyler 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?

13.1%
Federal
54.2%
State
32.8%
Local

Funding Equity

46
Equity Score
459 / 941
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 3 schools in Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District.

White 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 5.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 19.0/100

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

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Frankfort-Schuyler Central High School 20.0
  2. 2 Frankfort-Schuyler Middle School 19.4
  3. 3 Frankfort-Schuyler Elementary School 17.7

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total
283.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District

School Enrollment
Frankfort-Schuyler Elementary School
379
Frankfort-Schuyler Central High School
288
Frankfort-Schuyler Middle School
183

How Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data
Pine Plains Central School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Achievement First North Brooklyn Preparatory Charter School Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Warsaw Central School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Geneseo Central School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Frankfort-Schuyler 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 Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District?

Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 846 students.

How much does Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District spend per student?

Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District spends $23,243 per student. The district has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #459 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District?

Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District students are 89.8% White, 3.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% African American, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District?

Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #459 out of 941 districts in New York.