Skaneateles Central School District

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Skaneateles, New York - 4 schools

An equity score of 26/100 ranks Skaneateles Central School District #755 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $23,670 per pupil, Skaneateles Central School District ranks #606 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,274
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$23,670
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Skaneateles Central School District operates 4 public schools serving 1,274 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 combined, 1 elementary, 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 Onondaga County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,670 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 74.0% local, 20.8% state, and 5.2% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 26/100, ranked #755 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 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (12 AP courses district-wide), a 219.2:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 13.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.3% White, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is State Street Intermediate School, with a diversity index of 16.1/100.

Its largest campus is Skaneateles Senior High School, enrolling 410 students (34% of the district's total enrollment).

Skaneateles Senior High School accounts for 32.2% of all Skaneateles Central School District student enrollment

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

Skaneateles Central School District student-counselor ratio is 219:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Skaneateles Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 13.6% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.2%
Federal
20.8%
State
74.0%
Local

Funding Equity

26
Equity Score
755 / 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 4 schools in Skaneateles Central School District.

White 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 2.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 12.8/100

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

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 State Street Intermediate School 16.1
  2. 2 Skaneateles Middle School 14.2
  3. 3 Skaneateles Senior High School 10.8
  4. 4 Waterman Elementary School 10.2

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
12 AP courses total
219.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
13.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Skaneateles Central School District

School Enrollment
Skaneateles Senior High School
410
Waterman Elementary School
281
State Street Intermediate School
266
Skaneateles Middle School
255

How Skaneateles Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Academy Charter School-Uniondale Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data
Penn Yan Central School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Carle Place Union Free School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Clinton Central School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Seneca Falls Central School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Skaneateles 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 Skaneateles Central School District?

Skaneateles Central School District has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 combined, 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,274 students.

How much does Skaneateles Central School District spend per student?

Skaneateles Central School District spends $23,670 per student. The district has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #755 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Skaneateles Central School District?

Skaneateles Central School District students are 93.3% White, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Skaneateles Central School District?

Skaneateles Central School District has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #755 out of 941 districts in New York.