Tuckahoe Union Free School District

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Eastchester, New York - 3 schools

An equity score of 51/100 ranks Tuckahoe Union Free School District #378 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $30,518 per pupil, Tuckahoe Union Free School District ranks #201 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,093
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$30,518
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Tuckahoe Union Free School District operates 3 public schools serving 1,093 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 high, 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 Westchester County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $30,518 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper 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 81.6% local, 14.7% state, and 3.7% 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 51/100, ranked #378 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 (12 AP courses district-wide), a 305.2:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 13.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 62.9% White, 17.8% Hispanic or Latino, 8.7% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Tuckahoe High School, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.

Its largest campus is William E Cottle School, enrolling 488 students (46% of the district's total enrollment).

William E Cottle School accounts for 44.6% of all Tuckahoe Union Free School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Tuckahoe Union Free School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

Tuckahoe Union Free School District student-counselor ratio is 305:1 — 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 Tuckahoe Union Free School District is typically wider than the Tuckahoe Union Free School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Tuckahoe Union Free School District chronic absenteeism rate is 13.9% — 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?

3.7%
Federal
14.7%
State
81.6%
Local

Funding Equity

51
Equity Score
378 / 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 3 schools in Tuckahoe Union Free School District.

White 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
African American 8.7%
Asian 6.1%
Multiracial 3.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 55.9/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Tuckahoe Union Free School District's schools, above the New York average of 45.5.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Tuckahoe High School 57.4
  2. 2 William E Cottle School 56.8
  3. 3 Tuckahoe Middle School 53.5

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
12 AP courses total
305.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
13.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Tuckahoe Union Free School District

School Enrollment
William E Cottle School
488
Tuckahoe High School
299
Tuckahoe Middle School
278

How Tuckahoe Union Free School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Taconic Hills Central School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Corinth Central School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Greenville Central School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Allegany-Limestone Central School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Mount Markham Central School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Tuckahoe Union Free 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 Tuckahoe Union Free School District?

Tuckahoe Union Free School District has 3 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,093 students.

How much does Tuckahoe Union Free School District spend per student?

Tuckahoe Union Free School District spends $30,518 per student. The district has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #378 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Tuckahoe Union Free School District?

Tuckahoe Union Free School District students are 62.9% White, 17.8% Hispanic or Latino, 8.7% African American, 6.1% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Tuckahoe Union Free School District?

Tuckahoe Union Free School District has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #378 out of 941 districts in New York.