Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District

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Clifton Springs, New York - 2 schools

An equity score of 58/100 ranks Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District #263 of 931 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $25,772 per pupil, Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District ranks #567 of 986 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,519
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$25,772
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District operates 2 public schools serving 1,519 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 Ontario County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $25,772 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half 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 31.2% local, 53.2% state, and 15.6% 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 58/100, ranked #263 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 (6 AP courses district-wide), a 274.9:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 25.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.0% White, 7.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Midlakes Elementary School, enrolling 761 students (53% of the district's total enrollment).

Midlakes Elementary School accounts for 50.1% of all Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District a distant remainder — means Phelps-Clifton Springs 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. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District student-counselor ratio is 275:1 — 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 Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District is typically wider than the Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 25.1% — 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 Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District is typically wider than the Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

15.6%
Federal
53.2%
State
31.2%
Local

Funding Equity

58
Equity Score
263 / 931
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 Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District.

White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 0.9%
Multiracial 1.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
6 AP courses total
274.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
25.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District

School Enrollment
Midlakes Elementary School
761
Midlakes Middle/High School
677

How Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
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Waterloo Central School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Alden Central School District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Croton-Harmon Union Free School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Phelps-Clifton Springs 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 Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District?

Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 1,519 students.

How much does Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District spend per student?

Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District spends $25,772 per student. The district has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #263 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District?

Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District students are 90.0% White, 7.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District?

Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #263 out of 931 districts in New York.