North Rose-Wolcott Central School District

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Wolcott, New York - 3 schools

An equity score of 68/100 ranks North Rose-Wolcott Central School District #129 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $25,917 per pupil, North Rose-Wolcott Central School District ranks #423 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,162
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$25,917
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Rose-Wolcott Central School District operates 3 public schools serving 1,162 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high, 1 elementary 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 Wayne County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $25,917 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 24.2% local, 54.7% state, and 21.1% 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 68/100, ranked #129 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.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (5 AP courses district-wide), a 280.6:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 47.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 83.9% White, 9.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is North Rose-Wolcott High School, with a diversity index of 29.8/100.

Its largest campus is North Rose-Wolcott Elementary School, enrolling 424 students (40% of the district's total enrollment).

North Rose-Wolcott Elementary School accounts for 36.5% of all North Rose-Wolcott Central School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means North Rose-Wolcott 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

North Rose-Wolcott Central School District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 57.4% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

North Rose-Wolcott Central School District student-counselor ratio is 281:1 — 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 North Rose-Wolcott Central School District is typically wider than the North Rose-Wolcott Central School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

North Rose-Wolcott Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 47.7% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

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 Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

21.1%
Federal
54.7%
State
24.2%
Local

Funding Equity

68
Equity Score
129 / 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 3 schools in North Rose-Wolcott Central School District.

White 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
African American 1.3%
Multiracial 5.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 28.3/100

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

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 North Rose-Wolcott High School 29.8
  2. 2 North Rose-Wolcott Middle School 29.0
  3. 3 North Rose-Wolcott Elementary School 26.2

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
5 AP courses total
280.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
47.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in North Rose-Wolcott Central School District

School Enrollment
North Rose-Wolcott Elementary School
424
North Rose-Wolcott High School
326
North Rose-Wolcott Middle School
309

How North Rose-Wolcott Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Attica Central School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
East Rockaway Union Free School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Herkimer Central School District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Onteora Central School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Wellsville Central School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to North Rose-Wolcott 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 North Rose-Wolcott Central School District?

North Rose-Wolcott Central School District has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,162 students.

How much does North Rose-Wolcott Central School District spend per student?

North Rose-Wolcott Central School District spends $25,917 per student. The district has an equity score of 68/100, ranking #129 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of North Rose-Wolcott Central School District?

North Rose-Wolcott Central School District students are 83.9% White, 9.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North Rose-Wolcott Central School District?

North Rose-Wolcott Central School District has an equity score of 68/100, ranking #129 out of 941 districts in New York.