WHITESBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

WHITESBORO, New York — 7 schools

3,094
Total Enrollment
7
Schools
$25,736
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

WHITESBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 7 public schools serving 3,094 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,898 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Oneida County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $25,736 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 39.4% local, 48.5% state, and 12.2% 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 $132,417 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 33/100, ranked #643 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 7 schools offering Advanced Placement (10 AP courses district-wide), a 1907.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 24.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 88.1% White, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American across the district's schools.

Whitesboro High School accounts for 31.5% of all WHITESBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

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

WHITESBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment varies 3.7× across entities

WHITESBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 246 students (lowest) to 914 students (highest), a spread of 668 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

WHITESBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 1907:1 — 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

WHITESBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 24.9% — 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 WHITESBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the WHITESBORO 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?

12.2%
Federal
48.5%
State
39.4%
Local

Funding Equity

33
Equity Score
643 / 941
State Rank
45
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

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

$899
Studio/mo
$926
1 BR/mo
$1,172
2 BR/mo
$1,405
3 BR/mo
$1,623
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$132,417
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 7 schools in WHITESBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.3%
Multiracial 4.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 7
Schools with AP
10 AP courses total
1907.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in WHITESBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Whitesboro High School
914
Whitesboro Middle School
474
Westmoreland Road Elementary School
335
Harts Hill School
321
Deerfield Elementary School
320
Marcy Elementary School
288
Parkway Middle School
246

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in WHITESBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

WHITESBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has 7 schools, including 1 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary. Total enrollment is 3,094 students.

How much does WHITESBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

WHITESBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $25,736 per student. The district has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #643 in New York.

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

The average teacher salary in WHITESBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is $132,417 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near WHITESBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of WHITESBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

WHITESBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 88.1% White, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American, 1.3% Asian, averaged across 7 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for WHITESBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

WHITESBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #643 out of 941 districts in New York. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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