Kinderhook Central School District

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Valatie, New York - 3 schools

An equity score of 49/100 ranks Kinderhook Central School District #403 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $25,246 per pupil, Kinderhook Central School District ranks #481 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,718
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$25,246
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Kinderhook Central School District operates 3 public schools serving 1,718 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high 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 Columbia County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $25,246 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 52.5% local, 38.6% state, and 9.0% 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 49/100, ranked #403 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (5 AP courses district-wide), a 274.2:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 77.8% White, 16.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Ichabod Crane Middle School, with a diversity index of 40.4/100.

Its largest campus is Ichabod Crane Middle School, enrolling 647 students (39% of the district's total enrollment).

Ichabod Crane Middle School accounts for 37.7% of all Kinderhook Central School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Kinderhook Central School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

Kinderhook Central School District student-counselor ratio is 274:1 — 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 Kinderhook Central School District is typically wider than the Kinderhook Central School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Kinderhook Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 20.7% — 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 Kinderhook Central School District is typically wider than the Kinderhook 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?

9.0%
Federal
38.6%
State
52.5%
Local

Funding Equity

49
Equity Score
403 / 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 3 schools in Kinderhook Central School District.

White 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 4.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 36.6/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Kinderhook Central School District's schools, below the New York average of 45.5.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Ichabod Crane Middle School 40.4
  2. 2 Ichabod Crane Elementary School 36.5
  3. 3 Ichabod Crane Senior High School 33.0

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
5 AP courses total
274.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Kinderhook Central School District

School Enrollment
Ichabod Crane Middle School
647
Ichabod Crane Senior High School
557
Ichabod Crane Elementary School
475

How Kinderhook Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Norwich City School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Broadalbin-Perth Central School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Chenango Valley Central School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Tonawanda City School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Plattsburgh City School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Kinderhook 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 Kinderhook Central School District?

Kinderhook Central School District has 3 schools, including 2 elementary, 1 high. Total enrollment is 1,718 students.

How much does Kinderhook Central School District spend per student?

Kinderhook Central School District spends $25,246 per student. The district has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #403 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Kinderhook Central School District?

Kinderhook Central School District students are 77.8% White, 16.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Kinderhook Central School District?

Kinderhook Central School District has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #403 out of 941 districts in New York.