JAMESVILLE-DEWITT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DEWITT, New York — 5 schools

2,536
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$31,396
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

JAMESVILLE-DEWITT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 5 public schools serving 2,536 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 1 high, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,431 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Onondaga County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $31,396 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 60.4% local, 26.7% state, and 13.0% 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 $138,426 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 37/100, ranked #597 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (10 AP courses district-wide), a 143:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 17.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 70.0% White, 11.5% Asian, 6.2% African American across the district's schools.

Jamesville-Dewitt High School accounts for 33.7% of all JAMESVILLE-DEWITT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

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

JAMESVILLE-DEWITT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment varies 3.1× across entities

JAMESVILLE-DEWITT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 265 students (lowest) to 820 students (highest), a spread of 555 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

JAMESVILLE-DEWITT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 143:1 — 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

JAMESVILLE-DEWITT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 17.0% — 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 JAMESVILLE-DEWITT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the JAMESVILLE-DEWITT 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?

13.0%
Federal
26.7%
State
60.4%
Local

Funding Equity

37
Equity Score
597 / 941
State Rank
45
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Onondaga County county, where this district is located.

$995
Studio/mo
$1,123
1 BR/mo
$1,392
2 BR/mo
$1,691
3 BR/mo
$1,848
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$138,426
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 5 schools in JAMESVILLE-DEWITT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 6.2%
Asian 11.5%
Multiracial 7.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
10 AP courses total
143:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in JAMESVILLE-DEWITT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Jamesville-Dewitt High School
820
Jamesville-Dewitt Middle School
693
Tecumseh Elementary School
332
Jamesville Elementary School
321
Moses Dewitt Elementary School
265

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in JAMESVILLE-DEWITT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

JAMESVILLE-DEWITT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has 5 schools, including 1 high, 1 elementary, 3 other. Total enrollment is 2,536 students.

How much does JAMESVILLE-DEWITT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

JAMESVILLE-DEWITT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $31,396 per student. The district has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #597 in New York.

What is the average teacher salary in JAMESVILLE-DEWITT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in JAMESVILLE-DEWITT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is $138,426 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near JAMESVILLE-DEWITT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of JAMESVILLE-DEWITT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

JAMESVILLE-DEWITT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 70.0% White, 11.5% Asian, 6.2% African American, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for JAMESVILLE-DEWITT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

JAMESVILLE-DEWITT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #597 out of 941 districts in New York. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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