Mount Pleasant Central School District

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Thornwood, New York - 4 schools

An equity score of 47/100 ranks Mount Pleasant Central School District #441 of 931 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $31,779 per pupil, Mount Pleasant Central School District ranks #217 of 986 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,938
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$31,779
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Mount Pleasant Central School District operates 4 public schools serving 1,938 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 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 Westchester County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $31,779 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper 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 79.3% local, 17.7% state, and 3.0% 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 47/100, ranked #441 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.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (18 AP courses district-wide), a 287:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 10.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 75.3% White, 14.9% Hispanic or Latino, 6.0% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Hawthorne Elementary School, with a diversity index of 45.0/100.

Its largest campus is Westlake High School, enrolling 566 students (29% of the district's total enrollment).

Westlake High School accounts for 29.2% of all Mount Pleasant Central School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Mount Pleasant 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

Mount Pleasant Central School District student-counselor ratio is 287:1 — 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 Mount Pleasant Central School District is typically wider than the Mount Pleasant Central School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Mount Pleasant Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 10.1% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

3.0%
Federal
17.7%
State
79.3%
Local

Funding Equity

47
Equity Score
441 / 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 4 schools in Mount Pleasant Central School District.

White 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
African American 1.2%
Asian 6.0%
Multiracial 2.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 40.5/100

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

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Hawthorne Elementary School 45.0
  2. 2 Westlake High School 39.5
  3. 3 Westlake Middle School 39.4
  4. 4 Columbus Elementary School 38.0

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
18 AP courses total
287:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
10.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Mount Pleasant Central School District

School Enrollment
Westlake High School
566
Columbus Elementary School
481
Westlake Middle School
477
Hawthorne Elementary School
417

How Mount Pleasant Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Edgemont Union Free School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Franklin Square Union Free School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Chittenango Central School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Locust Valley Central School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant Central School District?

Mount Pleasant Central School District has 4 schools, including 1 high, 2 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,938 students.

How much does Mount Pleasant Central School District spend per student?

Mount Pleasant Central School District spends $31,779 per student. The district has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #441 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Mount Pleasant Central School District?

Mount Pleasant Central School District students are 75.3% White, 14.9% Hispanic or Latino, 6.0% Asian, 1.2% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Mount Pleasant Central School District?

Mount Pleasant Central School District has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #441 out of 931 districts in New York.