SHARON SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SHARON SPRINGS, New York — 1 schools

261
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$37,198
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

SHARON SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 1 public schools serving 261 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 264 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Schoharie County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $37,198 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 29.9% local, 54.1% state, and 16.0% 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 $167,244 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 86/100, ranked #23 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 264:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 25.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.7% White, 3.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American across the district's schools.

Sharon Springs Central School accounts for 100.0% of all SHARON SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means SHARON SPRINGS 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

SHARON SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 264:1 — 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 SHARON SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the SHARON SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

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

SHARON SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 25.4% — 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 SHARON SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the SHARON SPRINGS 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?

16.0%
Federal
54.1%
State
29.9%
Local

Funding Equity

86
Equity Score
23 / 941
State Rank
45
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Schoharie 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

$167,244
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 1 schools in SHARON SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Multiracial 1.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

264:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
25.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in SHARON SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Sharon Springs Central School
264

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in SHARON SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

SHARON SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 261 students.

How much does SHARON SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

SHARON SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $37,198 per student. The district has an equity score of 86/100, ranking #23 in New York.

What is the average teacher salary in SHARON SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in SHARON SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is $167,244 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near SHARON SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of SHARON SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

SHARON SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 94.7% White, 3.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for SHARON SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

SHARON SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 86/100, ranking #23 out of 941 districts in New York. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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