Moravia Central School District

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Moravia, New York - 2 schools

An equity score of 48/100 ranks Moravia Central School District #425 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $23,909 per pupil, Moravia Central School District ranks #581 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

921
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$23,909
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Moravia Central School District operates 2 public schools serving 921 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 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 Cayuga County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,909 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower 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 34.5% local, 58.5% state, and 7.1% 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 48/100, ranked #425 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 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (9 AP courses district-wide), a 314.5:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 36.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.9% White, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Moravia Junior-Senior High School, enrolling 442 students (52% of the district's total enrollment).

Moravia Junior-Senior High School accounts for 48.0% of all Moravia Central School District student enrollment

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

Moravia Central School District student-counselor ratio is 315:1 — 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 Moravia Central School District is typically wider than the Moravia Central School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Moravia Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 36.0% — 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 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.1%
Federal
58.5%
State
34.5%
Local

Funding Equity

48
Equity Score
425 / 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 2 schools in Moravia Central School District.

White 95.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 0.9%
Multiracial 1.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
9 AP courses total
314.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
36.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Moravia Central School District

School Enrollment
Moravia Junior-Senior High School
442
Millard Fillmore Elementary School
408

How Moravia Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Lyons Central School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Port Jefferson Union Free School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Tri-Valley Central School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Greenwich Central School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Global Concepts Charter School Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data

Comparisons are relative to Moravia 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 Moravia Central School District?

Moravia Central School District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 921 students.

How much does Moravia Central School District spend per student?

Moravia Central School District spends $23,909 per student. The district has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #425 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Moravia Central School District?

Moravia Central School District students are 95.9% White, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Moravia Central School District?

Moravia Central School District has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #425 out of 941 districts in New York.