Sauquoit Valley Central School District

Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. District totals are aggregated directly from the schools reporting under this district in the source records. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.

Sauquoit, New York - 3 schools

An equity score of 38/100 ranks Sauquoit Valley Central School District #610 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $20,901 per pupil, Sauquoit Valley Central School District ranks #799 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

990
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$20,901
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Sauquoit Valley Central School District operates 3 public schools serving 990 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 Oneida County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,901 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 31.3% local, 58.7% state, and 10.0% 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 38/100, ranked #610 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (9 AP courses district-wide), a 139:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 22.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.7% White, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Sauquoit Valley Middle School, with a diversity index of 17.0/100.

Its largest campus is Sauquoit Valley Elementary School, enrolling 327 students (37% of the district's total enrollment).

Sauquoit Valley Elementary School accounts for 33.0% of all Sauquoit Valley Central School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Sauquoit Valley 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

Sauquoit Valley Central School District student-counselor ratio is 139:1 — 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 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Sauquoit Valley Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 22.5% — 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 Sauquoit Valley Central School District is typically wider than the Sauquoit Valley 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?

10.0%
Federal
58.7%
State
31.3%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
610 / 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 Sauquoit Valley Central School District.

White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 0.8%
Multiracial 3.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 15.6/100

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

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Sauquoit Valley Middle School 17.0
  2. 2 Sauquoit Valley Elementary School 16.2
  3. 3 Sauquoit Valley High School 13.6

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
9 AP courses total
139:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Sauquoit Valley Central School District

School Enrollment
Sauquoit Valley Elementary School
327
Sauquoit Valley High School
280
Sauquoit Valley Middle School
276

How Sauquoit Valley Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Norwood-Norfolk Central School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Canarsie Ascend Charter School Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data
Success Academy Charter School-Union Square Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Holley Central School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
North Salem Central School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Sauquoit Valley Central School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in New York

Top districts in the same state, compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Compare Sauquoit Valley Central School District

See how this district compares to others in enrollment, spending, demographics, and academic resources.

Compare vs New York City Geographic District #31 →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sauquoit Valley Central School District?

Sauquoit Valley Central School District has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 990 students.

How much does Sauquoit Valley Central School District spend per student?

Sauquoit Valley Central School District spends $20,901 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #610 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Sauquoit Valley Central School District?

Sauquoit Valley Central School District students are 91.7% White, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Sauquoit Valley Central School District?

Sauquoit Valley Central School District has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #610 out of 941 districts in New York.