HINSDALE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

HINSDALE, New York — 1 schools

396
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$27,356
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

HINSDALE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 1 public schools serving 396 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 349 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Cattaraugus County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $27,356 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 19.2% local, 66.8% state, and 14.0% 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 $160,332 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 67/100, ranked #180 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 174.5:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 21.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.3% White, 2.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American across the district's schools.

Hinsdale Central School accounts for 100.0% of all HINSDALE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means HINSDALE 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

HINSDALE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 175:1 — 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

HINSDALE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 21.8% — 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 HINSDALE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the HINSDALE 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?

14.0%
Federal
66.8%
State
19.2%
Local

Funding Equity

67
Equity Score
180 / 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 Cattaraugus County county, where this district is located.

$778
Studio/mo
$783
1 BR/mo
$1,007
2 BR/mo
$1,232
3 BR/mo
$1,420
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$160,332
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 1 schools in HINSDALE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 0.6%
Multiracial 6.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

174.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in HINSDALE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Hinsdale Central School
349

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in HINSDALE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

HINSDALE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 396 students.

How much does HINSDALE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

HINSDALE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $27,356 per student. The district has an equity score of 67/100, ranking #180 in New York.

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

The average teacher salary in HINSDALE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is $160,332 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near HINSDALE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of HINSDALE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

HINSDALE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 90.3% White, 2.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for HINSDALE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

HINSDALE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 67/100, ranking #180 out of 941 districts in New York. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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