Hinsdale Central School District

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Hinsdale, New York - 1 schools

An equity score of 71/100 ranks Hinsdale Central School District #99 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $25,309 per pupil, Hinsdale Central School District ranks #477 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

396
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$25,309
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Hinsdale Central School District operates 1 public schools serving 396 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 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 Cattaraugus County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $25,309 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 19.2% local, 66.8% state, and 14.0% 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 71/100, ranked #99 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.

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.

Its largest campus is Hinsdale Central School, enrolling 349 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Hinsdale Central School accounts for 88.1% of all Hinsdale Central School District student enrollment

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

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

71
Equity Score
99 / 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 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

How Hinsdale Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
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New Visions Charter High School for the Humanities Ii Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Avoca Central School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School Ii Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data
Elm Community Charter School Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data

Comparisons are relative to Hinsdale 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 Hinsdale Central School District?

Hinsdale Central School District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 396 students.

How much does Hinsdale Central School District spend per student?

Hinsdale Central School District spends $25,309 per student. The district has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #99 in New York.

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 school. 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 71/100, ranking #99 out of 941 districts in New York.