Massena Central School District

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Massena, New York - 5 schools

An equity score of 46/100 ranks Massena Central School District #461 of 931 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $24,095 per pupil, Massena Central School District ranks #703 of 986 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,457
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$24,095
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Massena Central School District operates 5 public schools serving 2,457 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 combined, 1 high, 1 middle 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 St. Lawrence County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $24,095 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 986 New York districts by per-pupil spending. See how New York compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 21.6% local, 59.5% state, and 18.8% 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 46/100, ranked #461 of 931 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.

a 336.1:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 33.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 81.3% White, 1.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Jefferson Elementary School, with a diversity index of 39.2/100.

Its largest campus is Massena Senior High School, enrolling 743 students (30% of the district's total enrollment).

Massena Senior High School accounts for 30.1% of all Massena Central School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Massena Central School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Massena Central School District reports 59.5% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Massena Central School District student-counselor ratio is 336:1 — 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 Massena Central School District is typically wider than the Massena Central School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Massena Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 33.0% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

18.8%
Federal
59.5%
State
21.6%
Local

Funding Equity

46
Equity Score
461 / 931
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 5 schools in Massena Central School District.

White 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
Multiracial 3.0%
Other 11.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 31.9/100

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

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Jefferson Elementary School 39.2
  2. 2 Massena Senior High School 35.2
  3. 3 J William Leary Junior High School 33.9
  4. 4 Nightengale Elementary School 28.2
  5. 5 Madison Elementary School 23.0

Programs & Resources

336.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
33.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Massena Central School District

School Enrollment
Massena Senior High School
743
Nightengale Elementary School
454
Jefferson Elementary School
452
Madison Elementary School
432
J William Leary Junior High School
388

How Massena Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Port Jervis City School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Jamesville-Dewitt Central School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Miller Place Union Free School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
North Shore Central School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Maine-Endwell Central School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Massena 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 Massena Central School District?

Massena Central School District has 5 schools, including 1 high, 3 combined, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 2,457 students.

How much does Massena Central School District spend per student?

Massena Central School District spends $24,095 per student. The district has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #461 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Massena Central School District?

Massena Central School District students are 81.3% White, 1.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American, 1.0% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Massena Central School District?

Massena Central School District has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #461 out of 931 districts in New York.