Randolph Central School District

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Randolph, New York - 2 schools

An equity score of 54/100 ranks Randolph Central School District #334 of 931 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $24,454 per pupil, Randolph Central School District ranks #679 of 986 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

867
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$24,454
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Randolph Central School District operates 2 public schools serving 867 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 Cattaraugus County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $24,454 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 20.5% local, 57.6% state, and 22.0% 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 54/100, ranked #334 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.

a 311:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 37.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 88.0% White, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is G N Chapman Elementary School, enrolling 428 students (52% of the district's total enrollment).

G N Chapman Elementary School accounts for 49.4% of all Randolph Central School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Randolph Central School District a distant remainder — means Randolph 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. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Randolph Central School District student-counselor ratio is 311:1 — 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 Randolph Central School District is typically wider than the Randolph Central School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Randolph Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 37.9% — 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

Where does the funding come from?

22.0%
Federal
57.6%
State
20.5%
Local

Funding Equity

54
Equity Score
334 / 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 Randolph Central School District.

White 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Multiracial 3.7%
Other 4.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

311:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
37.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Randolph Central School District

School Enrollment
G N Chapman Elementary School
428
Randolph Senior High School
388

How Randolph Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Mayfield Central School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5 Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Pembroke Central School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Hoosic Valley Central School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter School Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data

Comparisons are relative to Randolph 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 Randolph Central School District?

Randolph Central School District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 867 students.

How much does Randolph Central School District spend per student?

Randolph Central School District spends $24,454 per student. The district has an equity score of 54/100, ranking #334 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Randolph Central School District?

Randolph Central School District students are 88.0% White, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Randolph Central School District?

Randolph Central School District has an equity score of 54/100, ranking #334 out of 931 districts in New York.