ROYALTON-HARTLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

MIDDLEPORT, New York — 3 schools

1,216
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$26,102
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

ROYALTON-HARTLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 3 public schools serving 1,216 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,104 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Niagara County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $26,102 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 30.3% local, 53.2% state, and 16.4% 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 $137,795 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 38/100, ranked #585 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 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (13 AP courses district-wide), a 311.8:1 student-counselor ratio, 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.

Royalton-Hartland Elementary School accounts for 39.8% of all ROYALTON-HARTLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

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

38
Equity Score
585 / 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 Niagara County county, where this district is located.

$1,105
Studio/mo
$1,139
1 BR/mo
$1,343
2 BR/mo
$1,640
3 BR/mo
$1,869
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$137,795
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 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.

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

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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 other, 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 $26,102 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #585 in New York.

What is the average teacher salary in ROYALTON-HARTLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in ROYALTON-HARTLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is $137,795 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near ROYALTON-HARTLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

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

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 38/100, ranking #585 out of 941 districts in New York. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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