Milford Central School District

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Milford, New York - 1 schools

An equity score of 70/100 ranks Milford Central School District #117 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $26,845 per pupil, Milford Central School District ranks #364 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

359
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$26,845
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Milford Central School District operates 1 public schools serving 359 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 Otsego County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $26,845 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 35.6% local, 50.7% state, and 13.7% 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 70/100, ranked #117 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 112.3:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 28.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.0% White, 2.4% African American, 1.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Milford Central School, enrolling 337 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Milford Central School accounts for 93.9% of all Milford Central School District student enrollment

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

Milford Central School District student-counselor ratio is 112:1 — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

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 Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

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

Milford Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 28.8% — 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 Milford Central School District is typically wider than the Milford 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?

13.7%
Federal
50.7%
State
35.6%
Local

Funding Equity

70
Equity Score
117 / 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 Milford Central School District.

White 95.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 2.4%
Multiracial 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

112.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
28.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Milford Central School District

School Enrollment
Milford Central School
337

How Milford Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Success Academy Charter School-Williamsburg Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
East Quogue Union Free School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Enterprise Charter School Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
New York State Department of Corrections Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data
Henry Johnson Charter School Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data

Comparisons are relative to Milford 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 Milford Central School District?

Milford Central School District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 359 students.

How much does Milford Central School District spend per student?

Milford Central School District spends $26,845 per student. The district has an equity score of 70/100, ranking #117 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Milford Central School District?

Milford Central School District students are 95.0% White, 2.4% African American, 1.8% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Milford Central School District?

Milford Central School District has an equity score of 70/100, ranking #117 out of 941 districts in New York.