C−
Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 5 towns
Serves Manchester, Phelps, Hopewell, Clifton Springs and Phelps, and parts of Seneca and Junius.
Students
1,438
Schools
2
Spent per student
$27,060
NY $34,607
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
44%
Debt
$22.0M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District
- School Grade C−: better than 18% of New York districts
- Math proficiency 25 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 16 pts below the state
- Spends 22% less per student than the NY average
- 10 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 57.8% since 2020
- Debt of $22.0M, about $15,278 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Gananda.
K–55 elementary schoolsPenfield Central School District
6–82 middle schoolsPenfield Central School District
9–122 high schoolsPenfield Central School District
Test scores vs. NY
2020–21Math proficiency31%
State average 55.9%
Reading / language arts46%
State average 62.4%
Graduation rate (4-year)87%
State average 83.5%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$27,060 per student · 22% below NY
Spending
Classroom instruction 63%Support & administration 33%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 33%State 59%Federal 7%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
911’20
1,466’21
1,483’22
1,447’23
1,438’24
Up 57.8% since 2020.
Students
White 90%Hispanic 7%Two or more races 2%Black <1%Asian <1%
Schools in the district
2 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.