Whitney Point Central School District

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Whitney Point, New York - 3 schools

An equity score of 64/100 ranks Whitney Point Central School District #182 of 931 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $25,900 per pupil, Whitney Point Central School District ranks #554 of 986 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,432
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$25,900
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Whitney Point Central School District operates 3 public schools serving 1,432 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 combined, 1 high 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 Broome County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $25,900 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 986 New York districts by per-pupil spending. See how New York compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 17.6% local, 67.1% state, and 15.3% 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 64/100, ranked #182 of 931 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.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 275.2:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 40.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.4% White, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Caryl E Adams Primary School, with a diversity index of 14.9/100.

Its largest campus is Tioughnioga Riverside Academy, enrolling 528 students (38% of the district's total enrollment).

Tioughnioga Riverside Academy accounts for 36.9% of all Whitney Point Central School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Whitney Point Central School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Whitney Point Central School District reports 50.2% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Whitney Point Central School District student-counselor ratio is 275:1 — 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 Whitney Point Central School District is typically wider than the Whitney Point Central School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Whitney Point Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 40.2% — 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

Where does the funding come from?

15.3%
Federal
67.1%
State
17.6%
Local

Funding Equity

64
Equity Score
182 / 931
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 Whitney Point Central School District.

White 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 0.7%
Multiracial 2.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 12.6/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Whitney Point Central School District's schools, below the New York average of 45.5.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Caryl E Adams Primary School 14.9
  2. 2 Whitney Point Senior High School 13.6
  3. 3 Tioughnioga Riverside Academy 9.4

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
275.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
40.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Whitney Point Central School District

School Enrollment
Tioughnioga Riverside Academy
528
Caryl E Adams Primary School
453
Whitney Point Senior High School
393

How Whitney Point Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Medina Central School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Marcellus Central School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Livonia Central School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Bath Central School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Hornell City School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Whitney Point 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 Whitney Point Central School District?

Whitney Point Central School District has 3 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 combined, 1 high. Total enrollment is 1,432 students.

How much does Whitney Point Central School District spend per student?

Whitney Point Central School District spends $25,900 per student. The district has an equity score of 64/100, ranking #182 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Whitney Point Central School District?

Whitney Point Central School District students are 93.4% White, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Whitney Point Central School District?

Whitney Point Central School District has an equity score of 64/100, ranking #182 out of 931 districts in New York.