Royalton-Hartland Central School District

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Middleport, New York - 3 schools

An equity score of 32/100 ranks Royalton-Hartland Central School District #692 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $20,403 per pupil, Royalton-Hartland Central School District ranks #830 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,216
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$20,403
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Royalton-Hartland Central School District operates 3 public schools serving 1,216 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high, 1 elementary 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 Niagara County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,403 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 30.3% local, 53.2% state, and 16.4% 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 32/100, ranked #692 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (13 AP courses district-wide), a 311.8:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 28.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 88.9% White, 3.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Royalton-Hartland Elementary School, with a diversity index of 22.0/100.

Its largest campus is Royalton-Hartland Elementary School, enrolling 439 students (40% of the district's total enrollment).

Royalton-Hartland Elementary School accounts for 36.1% of all Royalton-Hartland Central School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Royalton-Hartland 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

Royalton-Hartland Central School District student-counselor ratio is 312:1 — 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 Royalton-Hartland Central School District is typically wider than the Royalton-Hartland Central School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Royalton-Hartland Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 28.8% — 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 Royalton-Hartland Central School District is typically wider than the Royalton-Hartland 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?

16.4%
Federal
53.2%
State
30.3%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
692 / 941
State Rank
45
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Royalton-Hartland Central School District.

White 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 1.3%
Multiracial 6.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 20.4/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Royalton-Hartland Central School District's schools, below the New York average of 45.5.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Royalton-Hartland Elementary School 22.0
  2. 2 Royalton-Hartland Middle School 19.8
  3. 3 Royalton-Hartland High School 19.3

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
13 AP courses total
311.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
28.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Royalton-Hartland Central School District

School Enrollment
Royalton-Hartland Elementary School
439
Royalton-Hartland High School
337
Royalton-Hartland Middle School
328

How Royalton-Hartland Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Kings Collegiate Charter School Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data
North Merrick Union Free School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Hannibal Central School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data
Jordan-Elbridge Central School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Royalton-Hartland 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 Royalton-Hartland Central School District?

Royalton-Hartland Central School District has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,216 students.

How much does Royalton-Hartland Central School District spend per student?

Royalton-Hartland Central School District spends $20,403 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #692 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Royalton-Hartland Central School District?

Royalton-Hartland Central School District students are 88.9% White, 3.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Royalton-Hartland Central School District?

Royalton-Hartland Central School District has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #692 out of 941 districts in New York.