An equity score of 51/100 ranks South Lewis Central School District #380 of 931 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.
At $24,947 per pupil, South Lewis Central School District ranks #637 of 986 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.
1,046
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$24,947
Per-Pupil Spending
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School Types
District-Level NCES Analysis
South Lewis Central School District operates 3 public schools serving 1,046 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 elementary, 1 high 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 Lewis County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $24,947 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower 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 34.1% local, 52.9% state, and 13.1% 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 51/100, ranked #380 of 931 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.
a 299.7:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 24.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.4% White, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is South Lewis Middle School, with a diversity index of 11.7/100.
Its largest campus is South Lewis Elementary School, enrolling 452 students (44% of the district's total enrollment).
South Lewis Elementary School accounts for 43.2% of all South Lewis Central School District student enrollment
That dominant concentration means South Lewis Central School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. 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.
South Lewis Central School District reports 55.2% free-lunch eligibility
The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. 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.
South Lewis Central School District student-counselor ratio is 300:1 — 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 South Lewis Central School District is typically wider than the South Lewis Central School District-aggregate figure suggests.
South Lewis Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 24.0% — 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 South Lewis Central School District is typically wider than the South Lewis Central School District-aggregate figure suggests.
Comparisons are relative to South Lewis 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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How many schools are in South Lewis Central School District?
South Lewis Central School District has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 elementary, 1 high. Total enrollment is 1,046 students.
How much does South Lewis Central School District spend per student?
South Lewis Central School District spends $24,947 per student. The district has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #380 in New York.
What is the demographic composition of South Lewis Central School District?
South Lewis Central School District students are 94.4% White, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for South Lewis Central School District?
South Lewis Central School District has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #380 out of 931 districts in New York.