YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, New York — 5 schools

3,472
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$31,853
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 5 public schools serving 3,472 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,455 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Westchester County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $31,853 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 69.5% local, 24.1% state, and 6.3% 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 $194,585 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 43/100, ranked #502 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 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (22 AP courses district-wide), a 267.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 8.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 72.6% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, 6.3% Asian across the district's schools.

Yorktown High School accounts for 32.0% of all YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

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

YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment varies 2.3× across entities

YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 476 students (lowest) to 1,105 students (highest), a spread of 629 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

YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 267:1 — 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 YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

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

YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 8.0% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

6.3%
Federal
24.1%
State
69.5%
Local

Funding Equity

43
Equity Score
502 / 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 Westchester County county, where this district is located.

$2,529
Studio/mo
$2,655
1 BR/mo
$2,910
2 BR/mo
$3,644
3 BR/mo
$3,959
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$194,585
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 5 schools in YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 72.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
African American 2.2%
Asian 6.3%
Multiracial 3.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
22 AP courses total
267.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
8.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Yorktown High School
1,105
Mildred E Strang Middle School
793
Crompond School
559
Brookside School
522
Mohansic School
476

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has 5 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary. Total enrollment is 3,472 students.

How much does YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $31,853 per student. The district has an equity score of 43/100, ranking #502 in New York.

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

The average teacher salary in YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is $194,585 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 72.6% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, 6.3% Asian, 2.2% African American, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?

YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 43/100, ranking #502 out of 941 districts in New York. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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