Wynantskill Union Free School District

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An equity score of 30/100 ranks Wynantskill Union Free School District #713 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $26,447 per pupil, Wynantskill Union Free School District ranks #391 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

335
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$26,447
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Wynantskill Union Free School District operates 1 public schools serving 335 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined 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 Rensselaer County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $26,447 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper 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 53.6% local, 34.7% state, and 11.6% 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 30/100, ranked #713 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.

a 306:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 15.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.5% White, 1.3% Asian, 1.0% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Gardner-Dickinson School, enrolling 306 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Gardner-Dickinson School accounts for 91.3% of all Wynantskill Union Free School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Wynantskill Union Free School District a distant remainder — means Wynantskill Union Free School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Wynantskill Union Free School District student-counselor ratio is 306:1 — 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 Wynantskill Union Free School District is typically wider than the Wynantskill Union Free School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Wynantskill Union Free School District chronic absenteeism rate is 15.7% — 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 Wynantskill Union Free School District is typically wider than the Wynantskill Union Free 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?

11.6%
Federal
34.7%
State
53.6%
Local

Funding Equity

30
Equity Score
713 / 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 1 schools in Wynantskill Union Free School District.

White 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Asian 1.3%
Multiracial 5.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

306:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Wynantskill Union Free School District

School Enrollment
Gardner-Dickinson School
306

How Wynantskill Union Free School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Amber Charter School East Harlem Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Whin Music Community Charter School Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data
Crown Point Central School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Margaretville Central School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 2 Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data

Comparisons are relative to Wynantskill Union Free 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 Wynantskill Union Free School District?

Wynantskill Union Free School District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 335 students.

How much does Wynantskill Union Free School District spend per student?

Wynantskill Union Free School District spends $26,447 per student. The district has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #713 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Wynantskill Union Free School District?

Wynantskill Union Free School District students are 91.5% White, 1.3% Asian, 1.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Wynantskill Union Free School District?

Wynantskill Union Free School District has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #713 out of 941 districts in New York.