North Salem Central School District

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North Salem, New York - 2 schools

An equity score of 71/100 ranks North Salem Central School District #101 of 931 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $45,106 per pupil, North Salem Central School District ranks #33 of 986 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

985
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$45,106
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Salem Central School District operates 2 public schools serving 985 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 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 Westchester County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $45,106 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the top 99 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 85.8% local, 10.7% state, and 3.5% 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 71/100, ranked #101 of 931 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 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (17 AP courses district-wide), a 284:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 12.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 71.0% White, 20.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.5% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is North Salem Middle School/High School, enrolling 492 students (53% of the district's total enrollment).

North Salem Middle School/High School accounts for 49.9% of all North Salem Central School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of North Salem Central School District a distant remainder — means North Salem Central School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. 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

North Salem Central School District student-counselor ratio is 284:1 — 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 Salem Central School District is typically wider than the North Salem Central School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

North Salem Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 12.9% — 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?

3.5%
Federal
10.7%
State
85.8%
Local

Funding Equity

71
Equity Score
101 / 931
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 2 schools in North Salem Central School District.

White 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
African American 2.5%
Asian 2.1%
Multiracial 3.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
17 AP courses total
284:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in North Salem Central School District

School Enrollment
North Salem Middle School/High School
492
Pequenakonck Elementary School
445

How North Salem Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Holley Central School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Canarsie Ascend Charter School Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Sauquoit Valley Central School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Leaders in Our Neighborhood Charter School Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Norwood-Norfolk Central School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to North Salem 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 Salem Central School District?

North Salem Central School District has 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 985 students.

How much does North Salem Central School District spend per student?

North Salem Central School District spends $45,106 per student. The district has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #101 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of North Salem Central School District?

North Salem Central School District students are 71.0% White, 20.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.5% African American, 2.1% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North Salem Central School District?

North Salem Central School District has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #101 out of 931 districts in New York.