GALWAY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

GALWAY, New York — 2 schools

830
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$26,542
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

GALWAY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 2 public schools serving 830 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 832 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Saratoga County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $26,542 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 41.7% local, 45.2% state, and 13.1% 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 $141,346 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 50/100, ranked #405 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 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (6 AP courses district-wide), a 208:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 15.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 97.1% White, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American across the district's schools.

Galway Junior/Senior High School accounts for 50.4% of all GALWAY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means GALWAY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

GALWAY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 208:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

GALWAY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 15.8% — 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 GALWAY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the GALWAY 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
45.2%
State
41.7%
Local

Funding Equity

50
Equity Score
405 / 941
State Rank
45
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,217
Studio/mo
$1,417
1 BR/mo
$1,702
2 BR/mo
$2,041
3 BR/mo
$2,253
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$141,346
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 2 schools in GALWAY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 97.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Multiracial 1.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
6 AP courses total
208:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in GALWAY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Galway Junior/Senior High School
419
Joseph Henry Elementary School
413

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in GALWAY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

GALWAY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 830 students.

How much does GALWAY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

GALWAY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $26,542 per student. The district has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #405 in New York.

What is the average teacher salary in GALWAY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in GALWAY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is $141,346 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near GALWAY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of GALWAY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

GALWAY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 97.1% White, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for GALWAY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

GALWAY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #405 out of 941 districts in New York. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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