ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHENECTADY, New York — 4 schools

2,777
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$22,248
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 4 public schools serving 2,777 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,772 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Schenectady County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $22,248 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 43.6% local, 43.4% state, and 13.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $128,128 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 27/100, ranked #716 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (6 AP courses district-wide), a 396.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 27.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 70.0% White, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.8% African American across the district's schools.

Mohonasen Senior High School accounts for 33.3% of all ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 396:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 27.9% — 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 ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN 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?

13.0%
Federal
43.4%
State
43.6%
Local

Funding Equity

27
Equity Score
716 / 941
State Rank
45
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Schenectady County county, where this district is located.

$1,217
Studio/mo
$1,417
1 BR/mo
$1,702
2 BR/mo
$2,041
3 BR/mo
$2,253
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$128,128
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
African American 5.8%
Asian 3.5%
Multiracial 7.8%
Other 2.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
6 AP courses total
396.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
27.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Mohonasen Senior High School
924
Draper Middle School
655
Herman L Bradt Elementary School
602
Pinewood Elementary School
591

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,777 students.

How much does ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $22,248 per student. The district has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #716 in New York.

What is the average teacher salary in ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is $128,128 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Schenectady County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 70.0% White, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.8% African American, 3.5% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

ROTTERDAM-MOHONASEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #716 out of 941 districts in New York. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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