ONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

ONEONTA, New York — 5 schools

1,665
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$27,417
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

ONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 5 public schools serving 1,665 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 1 other, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,679 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Otsego County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $27,417 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 46.6% local, 42.8% state, and 10.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $134,529 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 49/100, ranked #415 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (5 AP courses district-wide), a 230.5:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 36.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 79.3% White, 8.3% Hispanic or Latino, 5.9% African American across the district's schools.

Oneonta Senior High School accounts for 29.7% of all ONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means ONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

ONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment varies 2.0× across entities

ONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 246 students (lowest) to 499 students (highest), a spread of 253 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

ONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 231:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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

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

ONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 36.2% — 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?

10.7%
Federal
42.8%
State
46.6%
Local

Funding Equity

49
Equity Score
415 / 941
State Rank
45
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Otsego County county, where this district is located.

$847
Studio/mo
$965
1 BR/mo
$1,228
2 BR/mo
$1,472
3 BR/mo
$1,626
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$134,529
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in ONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 79.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
African American 5.9%
Asian 2.7%
Multiracial 3.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
5 AP courses total
230.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
36.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in ONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Oneonta Senior High School
499
Oneonta Middle School
388
Greater Plains Elementary School
283
Valleyview Elementary School
263
Riverside Elementary School
246

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in ONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT?

ONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT has 5 schools, including 1 other, 1 middle, 3 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,665 students.

How much does ONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

ONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $27,417 per student. The district has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #415 in New York.

What is the average teacher salary in ONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in ONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is $134,529 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near ONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Otsego County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of ONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT?

ONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 79.3% White, 8.3% Hispanic or Latino, 5.9% African American, 2.7% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for ONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT?

ONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #415 out of 941 districts in New York. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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