Geneva City School District

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Geneva, New York - 4 schools

An equity score of 67/100 ranks Geneva City School District #146 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $24,753 per pupil, Geneva City School District ranks #514 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,129
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$24,753
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Geneva City School District operates 4 public schools serving 2,129 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 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 Ontario County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $24,753 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 27.2% local, 52.0% state, and 20.8% 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 67/100, ranked #146 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (22 AP courses district-wide), a 304.2:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 37.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 41.5% White, 35.2% Hispanic or Latino, 10.5% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Geneva Middle School, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.

Its largest campus is Geneva High School, enrolling 602 students (31% of the district's total enrollment).

Geneva High School accounts for 28.3% of all Geneva City School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Geneva City School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

Geneva City School District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 63.7% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Eligibility here is approaching the 75% concentration-grant threshold; it does not yet unlock the extra funding tier but sits meaningfully above the baseline 50% majority mark. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Geneva City School District student-counselor ratio is 304:1 — 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 Geneva City School District is typically wider than the Geneva City School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Geneva City School District chronic absenteeism rate is 37.8% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

20.8%
Federal
52.0%
State
27.2%
Local

Funding Equity

67
Equity Score
146 / 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 4 schools in Geneva City School District.

White 41.5%
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
African American 10.5%
Asian 1.2%
Multiracial 11.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 67.5/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Geneva City School District's schools, above the New York average of 45.5.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Geneva Middle School 70.2
  2. 2 Geneva High School 69.5
  3. 3 North Street Elementary School 66.1
  4. 4 West Street Elementary School 64.2

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
22 AP courses total
304.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
37.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Geneva City School District

School Enrollment
Geneva High School
602
North Street Elementary School
498
Geneva Middle School
442
West Street Elementary School
421

How Geneva City School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Lansingburgh Central School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Evans-Brant Central School District (Lake Shore) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Central Valley Csd at Ilion-Mohawk Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Iroquois Central School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Mexico Central School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Geneva City 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 Geneva City School District?

Geneva City School District has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 2,129 students.

How much does Geneva City School District spend per student?

Geneva City School District spends $24,753 per student. The district has an equity score of 67/100, ranking #146 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Geneva City School District?

Geneva City School District students are 41.5% White, 35.2% Hispanic or Latino, 10.5% African American, 1.2% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Geneva City School District?

Geneva City School District has an equity score of 67/100, ranking #146 out of 941 districts in New York.