UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS

SLEEPY HOLLOW, New York — 5 schools

2,606
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$31,951
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS operates 5 public schools serving 2,606 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,636 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Westchester County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $31,951 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 72.5% local, 22.5% state, and 5.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $202,226 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 54/100, ranked #343 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (19 AP courses district-wide), a 187.1:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 20.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 59.1% Hispanic or Latino, 31.1% White, 2.8% African American across the district's schools.

Sleepy Hollow High School accounts for 32.0% of all UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS-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

UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS school enrollment varies 5.1× across entities

UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS school enrollment ranges from 166 students (lowest) to 843 students (highest), a spread of 677 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

UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS student-counselor ratio is 187:1 — 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

UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS chronic absenteeism rate is 20.2% — 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 UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS is typically wider than the UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

5.1%
Federal
22.5%
State
72.5%
Local

Funding Equity

54
Equity Score
343 / 941
State Rank
45
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Westchester County county, where this district is located.

$2,529
Studio/mo
$2,655
1 BR/mo
$2,910
2 BR/mo
$3,644
3 BR/mo
$3,959
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$202,226
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS.

White 31.1%
Hispanic or Latino 59.1%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.4%
Multiracial 4.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
19 AP courses total
187.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS

School Enrollment
Sleepy Hollow High School
843
Sleepy Hollow Middle School
617
Washington Irving Interm School
605
W L Morse School
405
John Paulding School
166

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS?

UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS has 5 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,606 students.

How much does UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS spend per student?

UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS spends $31,951 per student. The district has an equity score of 54/100, ranking #343 in New York.

What is the average teacher salary in UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS?

The average teacher salary in UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS is $202,226 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Westchester County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS?

UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS students are 59.1% Hispanic or Latino, 31.1% White, 2.8% African American, 2.4% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS?

UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS has an equity score of 54/100, ranking #343 out of 941 districts in New York. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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