Northern Adirondack Central School District

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Ellenburg Depot, New York - 2 schools

An equity score of 73/100 ranks Northern Adirondack Central School District #82 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $28,055 per pupil, Northern Adirondack Central School District ranks #294 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

831
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$28,055
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Northern Adirondack Central School District operates 2 public schools serving 831 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 Clinton County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $28,055 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 28.9% local, 59.0% state, and 12.0% 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 73/100, ranked #82 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 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 293.5:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 97.1% White, 0.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Northern Adirondack Middle/High School, enrolling 424 students (53% of the district's total enrollment).

Northern Adirondack Middle/High School accounts for 51.0% of all Northern Adirondack Central School District student enrollment

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

Northern Adirondack Central School District student-counselor ratio is 294:1 — 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 Northern Adirondack Central School District is typically wider than the Northern Adirondack Central School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Northern Adirondack Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 19.9% — 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 Northern Adirondack Central School District is typically wider than the Northern Adirondack 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?

12.0%
Federal
59.0%
State
28.9%
Local

Funding Equity

73
Equity Score
82 / 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 2 schools in Northern Adirondack Central School District.

White 97.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Multiracial 1.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
293.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Northern Adirondack Central School District

School Enrollment
Northern Adirondack Middle/High School
424
Northern Adirondack Elementary School
375

How Northern Adirondack Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Galway Central School District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Schoharie Central School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Cassadaga Valley Central School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Warsaw Central School District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Riverhead Charter School Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data

Comparisons are relative to Northern Adirondack 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 Northern Adirondack Central School District?

Northern Adirondack Central School District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 831 students.

How much does Northern Adirondack Central School District spend per student?

Northern Adirondack Central School District spends $28,055 per student. The district has an equity score of 73/100, ranking #82 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Northern Adirondack Central School District?

Northern Adirondack Central School District students are 97.1% White, 0.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Northern Adirondack Central School District?

Northern Adirondack Central School District has an equity score of 73/100, ranking #82 out of 941 districts in New York.