Williamsville Central School District

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East Amherst, New York - 13 schools

An equity score of 20/100 ranks Williamsville Central School District #813 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $19,132 per pupil, Williamsville Central School District ranks #888 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

9,717
Total Enrollment
13
Schools
$19,132
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Williamsville Central School District operates 13 public schools serving 9,717 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 8 elementary, 3 high, 2 combined schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Erie County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,132 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower 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 66.8% local, 26.6% state, and 6.6% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 20/100, ranked #813 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 3 of 13 schools offering Advanced Placement (49 AP courses district-wide), a 213.6:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 21.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 70.7% White, 15.4% Asian, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Country Parkway Elementary School, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.

Its largest campus is Williamsville North High School, enrolling 1,307 students (14% of the district's total enrollment).

Williamsville Central School District school enrollment varies 2.5× across entities

Williamsville Central School District school enrollment ranges from 515 students (lowest) to 1,307 students (highest), a spread of 792 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

Williamsville Central School District student-counselor ratio is 214:1 — 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

Williamsville Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 21.2% — 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 Williamsville Central School District is typically wider than the Williamsville 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?

6.6%
Federal
26.6%
State
66.8%
Local

Funding Equity

20
Equity Score
813 / 941
State Rank
45
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 13 schools in Williamsville Central School District.

White 70.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 3.4%
Asian 15.4%
Multiracial 5.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 46.0/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Williamsville Central School District's schools, about the same as the New York average of 45.5.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Country Parkway Elementary School 58.5
  2. 2 Transit Middle School 56.0
  3. 3 Williamsville East High School 54.0
  4. 4 Dodge Elementary School 49.1
  5. 5 Williamsville North High School 48.0

Programs & Resources

3 / 13
Schools with AP
49 AP courses total
213.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Williamsville Central School District

School Enrollment
Williamsville North High School
1,307
Williamsville East High School
940
Transit Middle School
912
Williamsville South High School
796
Mill Middle School
790
Maple West Elementary School
670
Heim Elementary School
661
Heim Middle School
648
Casey Middle School
606
Maple East Elementary School
597
Dodge Elementary School
590
Country Parkway Elementary School
566
Forest Elementary School
515

How Williamsville Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
New York City Geographic District #32 Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data
New York City Geographic District # 1 Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data
Middle Country Central School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
New Rochelle City School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Shenendehowa Central School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Williamsville 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 Williamsville Central School District?

Williamsville Central School District has 13 schools, including 3 high, 8 elementary, 2 combined. Total enrollment is 9,717 students.

How much does Williamsville Central School District spend per student?

Williamsville Central School District spends $19,132 per student. The district has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #813 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Williamsville Central School District?

Williamsville Central School District students are 70.7% White, 15.4% Asian, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% African American, averaged across 13 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Williamsville Central School District?

Williamsville Central School District has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #813 out of 941 districts in New York.