Perry Central School District

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Perry, New York - 2 schools

An equity score of 53/100 ranks Perry Central School District #346 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $21,023 per pupil, Perry Central School District ranks #795 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

786
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$21,023
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Perry Central School District operates 2 public schools serving 786 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 Wyoming County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,023 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 28.3% local, 59.0% state, and 12.8% 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 53/100, ranked #346 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.

a 288.8:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 28.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 88.5% White, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.5% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Perry Elementary School, enrolling 411 students (55% of the district's total enrollment).

Perry Elementary School accounts for 52.3% of all Perry Central School District student enrollment

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

Perry Central School District student-counselor ratio is 289:1 — 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 Perry Central School District is typically wider than the Perry Central School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Perry Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 28.3% — 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 Perry Central School District is typically wider than the Perry 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?

12.8%
Federal
59.0%
State
28.3%
Local

Funding Equity

53
Equity Score
346 / 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 Perry Central School District.

White 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 2.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

288.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
28.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Perry Central School District

School Enrollment
Perry Elementary School
411
Perry Junior-Senior High School
333

How Perry Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Success Academy Charter School-Crown Heights Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Brushton-Moira Central School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data
Bronx Charter School for Excellence Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data
Bainbridge-Guilford Central School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Perry 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 Perry Central School District?

Perry Central School District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 786 students.

How much does Perry Central School District spend per student?

Perry Central School District spends $21,023 per student. The district has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #346 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Perry Central School District?

Perry Central School District students are 88.5% White, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.5% African American, 1.1% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Perry Central School District?

Perry Central School District has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #346 out of 941 districts in New York.