MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

MAHOPAC, New York — 6 schools

3,840
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$36,462
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 6 public schools serving 3,840 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,850 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Putnam County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $36,462 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 64.8% local, 28.4% state, and 6.7% 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 $216,130 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 63/100, ranked #220 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 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (9 AP courses district-wide), a 202.4:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 29.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 62.8% White, 29.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.6% African American across the district's schools.

Mahopac High School accounts for 32.6% of all MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

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

MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment varies 90× across entities

MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 14 students (lowest) to 1,255 students (highest), a spread of 1,241 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. 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

MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 202:1 — 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

MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 29.3% — 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 MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the MAHOPAC 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?

6.7%
Federal
28.4%
State
64.8%
Local

Funding Equity

63
Equity Score
220 / 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 Putnam County county, where this district is located.

$2,529
Studio/mo
$2,655
1 BR/mo
$2,910
2 BR/mo
$3,644
3 BR/mo
$3,959
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$216,130
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 6 schools in MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 62.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
African American 2.6%
Asian 2.4%
Multiracial 2.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 6
Schools with AP
9 AP courses total
202.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
29.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Mahopac High School
1,255
Mahopac Middle School
902
Lakeview Elementary School
598
Austin Road Elementary School
596
Fulmar Road Elementary School
485
Mahopac Falls School
14

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has 6 schools, including 1 other, 2 middle, 3 elementary. Total enrollment is 3,840 students.

How much does MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $36,462 per student. The district has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #220 in New York.

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

The average teacher salary in MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is $216,130 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 62.8% White, 29.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.6% African American, 2.4% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #220 out of 941 districts in New York. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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