Pocantico Hills Central School District

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Sleepy Hollow, New York - 1 schools

An equity score of 71/100 ranks Pocantico Hills Central School District #103 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $67,760 per pupil, Pocantico Hills Central School District ranks #7 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

325
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$67,760
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Pocantico Hills Central School District operates 1 public schools serving 325 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 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 Westchester County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $67,760 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the top 100 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 89.0% local, 8.1% state, and 2.9% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 71/100, ranked #103 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 161:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 9.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 38.8% White, 31.1% Hispanic or Latino, 14.9% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Pocantico Hills Central School, enrolling 322 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Pocantico Hills Central School accounts for 99.1% of all Pocantico Hills Central School District student enrollment

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

Pocantico Hills Central School District student-counselor ratio is 161:1 — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

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 Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

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

Pocantico Hills Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 9.3% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

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 Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

2.9%
Federal
8.1%
State
89.0%
Local

Funding Equity

71
Equity Score
103 / 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 1 schools in Pocantico Hills Central School District.

White 38.8%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
African American 6.8%
Asian 14.9%
Multiracial 7.8%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

161:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
9.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Pocantico Hills Central School District

School Enrollment
Pocantico Hills Central School
322

How Pocantico Hills Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
South Kortright Central School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Icahn Charter School 1 Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data

Comparisons are relative to Pocantico Hills 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 Pocantico Hills Central School District?

Pocantico Hills Central School District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 325 students.

How much does Pocantico Hills Central School District spend per student?

Pocantico Hills Central School District spends $67,760 per student. The district has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #103 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Pocantico Hills Central School District?

Pocantico Hills Central School District students are 38.8% White, 31.1% Hispanic or Latino, 14.9% Asian, 6.8% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Pocantico Hills Central School District?

Pocantico Hills Central School District has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #103 out of 941 districts in New York.