Hammondsport Central School District

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Hammondsport, New York - 2 schools

An equity score of 71/100 ranks Hammondsport Central School District #100 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $30,655 per pupil, Hammondsport Central School District ranks #195 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

385
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$30,655
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Hammondsport Central School District operates 2 public schools serving 385 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 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 Steuben County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $30,655 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper 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 56.8% local, 33.0% state, and 10.2% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 71/100, ranked #100 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 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (13 AP courses district-wide), a 193:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 15.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.8% White, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Glenn H Curtiss Memorial School, enrolling 199 students (51% of the district's total enrollment).

Glenn H Curtiss Memorial School accounts for 50.8% of all Hammondsport Central School District student enrollment

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

Hammondsport Central School District student-counselor ratio is 193:1 — 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

Hammondsport Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 15.6% — 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 Hammondsport Central School District is typically wider than the Hammondsport 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?

10.2%
Federal
33.0%
State
56.8%
Local

Funding Equity

71
Equity Score
100 / 941
State Rank
45
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Hammondsport Central School District.

White 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Multiracial 4.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
13 AP courses total
193:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Hammondsport Central School District

School Enrollment
Glenn H Curtiss Memorial School
199
Hammondsport Junior-Senior High School
193

How Hammondsport Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Jasper-Troupsburg Central School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Success Academy Charter School-Hell's Kitchen Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data
Leep Dual Language Academy Charter School Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data

Comparisons are relative to Hammondsport 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 Hammondsport Central School District?

Hammondsport Central School District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 385 students.

How much does Hammondsport Central School District spend per student?

Hammondsport Central School District spends $30,655 per student. The district has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #100 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Hammondsport Central School District?

Hammondsport Central School District students are 91.8% White, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Hammondsport Central School District?

Hammondsport Central School District has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #100 out of 941 districts in New York.