Oriskany Central School District

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Oriskany, New York - 2 schools

An equity score of 45/100 ranks Oriskany Central School District #488 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $24,130 per pupil, Oriskany Central School District ranks #558 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

571
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$24,130
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Oriskany Central School District operates 2 public schools serving 571 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 Oneida County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $24,130 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower 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 38.1% local, 55.3% state, and 6.7% 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 45/100, ranked #488 of 941 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 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (6 AP courses district-wide), a 336.4:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 17.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.1% White, 6.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is N a Walbran Elementary School, enrolling 335 students (59% of the district's total enrollment).

N a Walbran Elementary School accounts for 58.7% of all Oriskany Central School District student enrollment

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

Oriskany Central School District student-counselor ratio is 336:1 — 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 Oriskany Central School District is typically wider than the Oriskany Central School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Oriskany Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 17.1% — 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 Oriskany Central School District is typically wider than the Oriskany 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?

6.7%
Federal
55.3%
State
38.1%
Local

Funding Equity

45
Equity Score
488 / 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 2 schools in Oriskany Central School District.

White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
African American 1.2%
Multiracial 2.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
6 AP courses total
336.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Oriskany Central School District

School Enrollment
N a Walbran Elementary School
335
Oriskany Junior-Senior High School
229

How Oriskany Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data
Heuvelton Central School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Lake Placid Central School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Ellicottville Central School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Honeoye Central School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Oriskany 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 Oriskany Central School District?

Oriskany Central School District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 571 students.

How much does Oriskany Central School District spend per student?

Oriskany Central School District spends $24,130 per student. The district has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #488 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Oriskany Central School District?

Oriskany Central School District students are 89.1% White, 6.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Oriskany Central School District?

Oriskany Central School District has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #488 out of 941 districts in New York.