Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District

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Springville, New York - 4 schools

An equity score of 41/100 ranks Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District #558 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $23,586 per pupil, Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District ranks #611 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,624
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$23,586
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District operates 4 public schools serving 1,624 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 combined 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 Erie County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,586 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 41.3% local, 49.8% state, and 8.9% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 41/100, ranked #558 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 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (10 AP courses district-wide), a 279.5:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 22.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.6% White, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Griffith Institute Middle School, with a diversity index of 16.2/100.

Its largest campus is Griffith Institute High School, enrolling 501 students (32% of the district's total enrollment).

Griffith Institute High School accounts for 30.8% of all Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Springville-Griffith Institute 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

Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District school enrollment varies 2.4× across entities

Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District school enrollment ranges from 213 students (lowest) to 501 students (highest), a spread of 288 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District student-counselor ratio is 280:1 — 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 Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District is typically wider than the Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Springville-Griffith Institute 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 Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District is typically wider than the Springville-Griffith Institute 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?

8.9%
Federal
49.8%
State
41.3%
Local

Funding Equity

41
Equity Score
558 / 941
State Rank
45
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District.

White 93.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 0.7%
Multiracial 1.1%
Other 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 12.2/100

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

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Griffith Institute Middle School 16.2
  2. 2 Griffith Institute High School 13.4
  3. 3 Springville Elementary School 10.1
  4. 4 Colden Elementary School 9.1

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
10 AP courses total
279.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District

School Enrollment
Griffith Institute High School
501
Springville Elementary School
497
Griffith Institute Middle School
349
Colden Elementary School
213

How Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Pleasantville Union Free School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
East Williston Union Free School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Hudson City School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Red Hook Central School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Springville-Griffith Institute 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 Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District?

Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 1,624 students.

How much does Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District spend per student?

Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District spends $23,586 per student. The district has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #558 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District?

Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District students are 93.6% White, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District?

Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #558 out of 941 districts in New York.