Unadilla Valley Central School District

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New Berlin, New York - 2 schools

An equity score of 61/100 ranks Unadilla Valley Central School District #223 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $25,490 per pupil, Unadilla Valley Central School District ranks #462 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

801
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$25,490
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Unadilla Valley Central School District operates 2 public schools serving 801 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 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 Chenango County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $25,490 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 18.2% local, 65.9% state, and 15.9% 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 61/100, ranked #223 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 302.3:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 33.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 96.0% White, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Unadilla Valley Elementary School, enrolling 434 students (56% of the district's total enrollment).

Unadilla Valley Elementary School accounts for 54.2% of all Unadilla Valley Central School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Unadilla Valley Central School District a distant remainder — means Unadilla Valley Central School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Unadilla Valley Central School District student-counselor ratio is 302:1 — 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 Unadilla Valley Central School District is typically wider than the Unadilla Valley Central School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Unadilla Valley Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 33.9% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

15.9%
Federal
65.9%
State
18.2%
Local

Funding Equity

61
Equity Score
223 / 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 2 schools in Unadilla Valley Central School District.

White 96.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 0.6%
Multiracial 1.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

302.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
33.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Unadilla Valley Central School District

School Enrollment
Unadilla Valley Elementary School
434
Unadilla Valley Secondary School
341

How Unadilla Valley Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Clyde-Savannah Central School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Holland Central School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Port Byron Central School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Campbell-Savona Central School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Family Life Academy Charter School Ii Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data

Comparisons are relative to Unadilla Valley 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 Unadilla Valley Central School District?

Unadilla Valley Central School District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 801 students.

How much does Unadilla Valley Central School District spend per student?

Unadilla Valley Central School District spends $25,490 per student. The district has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #223 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Unadilla Valley Central School District?

Unadilla Valley Central School District students are 96.0% White, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Unadilla Valley Central School District?

Unadilla Valley Central School District has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #223 out of 941 districts in New York.