Geneseo Central School District

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Geneseo, New York - 2 schools

An equity score of 46/100 ranks Geneseo Central School District #458 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $23,238 per pupil, Geneseo Central School District ranks #640 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

857
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$23,238
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Geneseo Central School District operates 2 public schools serving 857 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 elementary 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 Livingston County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,238 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 49.0% local, 38.0% state, and 13.1% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 46/100, ranked #458 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 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (11 AP courses district-wide), a 319.8:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 23.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 77.4% White, 14.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Geneseo Middle School High School, enrolling 467 students (53% of the district's total enrollment).

Geneseo Middle School High School accounts for 53.5% of all Geneseo Central School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Geneseo Central School District a distant remainder — means Geneseo 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

Geneseo Central School District student-counselor ratio is 320:1 — 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 Geneseo Central School District is typically wider than the Geneseo Central School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Geneseo Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 23.4% — 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 Geneseo Central School District is typically wider than the Geneseo 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
38.0%
State
49.0%
Local

Funding Equity

46
Equity Score
458 / 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 2 schools in Geneseo Central School District.

White 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
African American 0.9%
Asian 1.9%
Multiracial 5.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
11 AP courses total
319.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
23.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Geneseo Central School District

School Enrollment
Geneseo Middle School High School
467
Geneseo Elementary School
406

How Geneseo Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
Westmoreland Central School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Walton Central School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Achievement First North Brooklyn Preparatory Charter School Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Pembroke Central School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Geneseo 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 Geneseo Central School District?

Geneseo Central School District has 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 857 students.

How much does Geneseo Central School District spend per student?

Geneseo Central School District spends $23,238 per student. The district has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #458 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Geneseo Central School District?

Geneseo Central School District students are 77.4% White, 14.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% Asian, 0.9% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Geneseo Central School District?

Geneseo Central School District has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #458 out of 941 districts in New York.