Salmon River Central School District

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Fort Covington, New York - 4 schools

An equity score of 92/100 ranks Salmon River Central School District #2 of 931 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $34,200 per pupil, Salmon River Central School District ranks #134 of 986 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,385
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$34,200
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Salmon River Central School District operates 4 public schools serving 1,385 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined, 1 high, 1 middle 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 Franklin County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $34,200 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper 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 6.0% local, 80.3% state, and 13.7% 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 92/100, ranked #2 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.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (4 AP courses district-wide), a 152.1:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 41.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 29.5% White, 2.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Salmon River Elementary School, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.

Its largest campus is Salmon River High School, enrolling 430 students (31% of the district's total enrollment).

Salmon River High School accounts for 31.0% of all Salmon River Central School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Salmon River Central School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. 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

Salmon River Central School District reports 69.3% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share sits between 62.5% and 75%, above a simple majority but below the highest descriptive band used here. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Salmon River Central School District student-counselor ratio is 152:1 — 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

Salmon River Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 41.6% — 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?

13.7%
Federal
80.3%
State
6.0%
Local

Funding Equity

92
Equity Score
2 / 931
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 4 schools in Salmon River Central School District.

White 29.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Multiracial 7.8%
Other 60.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 45.9/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Salmon River Central School District's schools, about the same as the New York average of 45.5.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Salmon River Elementary School 59.1
  2. 2 Salmon River Middle School 54.3
  3. 3 Salmon River High School 53.4
  4. 4 Saint Regis Mohawk School 17.0

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
4 AP courses total
152.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
41.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Salmon River Central School District

School Enrollment
Salmon River High School
430
Saint Regis Mohawk School
328
Salmon River Elementary School
311
Salmon River Middle School
304

How Salmon River Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Chenango Forks Central School District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Cleveland Hill Union Free School District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Valhalla Union Free School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Schuylerville Central School District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data

Comparisons are relative to Salmon River 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 Salmon River Central School District?

Salmon River Central School District has 4 schools, including 1 high, 2 combined, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,385 students.

How much does Salmon River Central School District spend per student?

Salmon River Central School District spends $34,200 per student. The district has an equity score of 92/100, ranking #2 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Salmon River Central School District?

Salmon River Central School District students are 29.5% White, 2.4% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Salmon River Central School District?

Salmon River Central School District has an equity score of 92/100, ranking #2 out of 931 districts in New York.