WAVERLY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

WAVERLY, New York — 4 schools

1,559
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$22,700
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

WAVERLY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 4 public schools serving 1,559 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,605 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Tioga County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $22,700 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 19.3% local, 65.2% state, and 15.5% 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 $119,663 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 41/100, ranked #541 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 384.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 28.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.7% White, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American across the district's schools.

Waverly Middle School accounts for 30.3% of all WAVERLY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means WAVERLY CENTRAL 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

WAVERLY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment varies 2.3× across entities

WAVERLY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 212 students (lowest) to 486 students (highest), a spread of 274 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

WAVERLY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 384:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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

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

WAVERLY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 28.7% — 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 WAVERLY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the WAVERLY 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?

15.5%
Federal
65.2%
State
19.3%
Local

Funding Equity

41
Equity Score
541 / 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 Tioga County county, where this district is located.

$783
Studio/mo
$868
1 BR/mo
$1,103
2 BR/mo
$1,412
3 BR/mo
$1,622
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$119,663
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 4 schools in WAVERLY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 93.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 2.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

384.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
28.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in WAVERLY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Waverly Middle School
486
Waverly High School
481
Elm Street Elementary School
426
Lincoln Street Elementary School
212

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in WAVERLY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

WAVERLY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has 4 schools, including 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,559 students.

How much does WAVERLY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

WAVERLY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $22,700 per student. The district has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #541 in New York.

What is the average teacher salary in WAVERLY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in WAVERLY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is $119,663 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near WAVERLY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of WAVERLY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

WAVERLY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 93.7% White, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American, 0.6% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for WAVERLY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

WAVERLY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #541 out of 941 districts in New York. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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