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EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRING VALLEY)

New York · Public School District
14
Schools
9,815
Students
$35,525
Per-Pupil Spend
+148% nat'l
78.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+26pp vs nat'l
63.7%
Graduation Rate
-22.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRING VALLEY) is a public school district in New York serving 9,815 students across 14 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 63.7% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $35,525 is above average for a US public school district. 78% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 56/100.

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All Schools (14)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CHESTNUT RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL07–08646
ELDORADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL04–06533
KAKIAT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL04–08654
POMONA MIDDLE SCHOOL07–08574
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
RAMAPO HIGH SCHOOL09–121,603
SPRING VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL09–121,434
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$35,525+148% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
26%
36%
State
26.5%
Local (property tax)
36.0%
Federal
37.5%

Funding is shared between state (26%) and local sources (36%), with notable federal support (38%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
9,815
Students
78%
Free Lunch
$36K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate63.7%
Opportunity Score56/100
StateNew York →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $35,525 per pupil — 148% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 63.7%, graduation is 22.8 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
78% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
38% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRING VALLEY)?
EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRING VALLEY) has 14 public schools, serving a total of 9,815 students.
What is the graduation rate for EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRING VALLEY)?
The graduation rate is 63.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRING VALLEY) spend per student?
EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRING VALLEY) spends $35,525 per pupil — 148% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRING VALLEY)?
78% of students in EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRING VALLEY) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRING VALLEY)?
No, EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRING VALLEY) does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRING VALLEY) serve?
EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRING VALLEY) serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRING VALLEY)?
The median opportunity score across schools in EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRING VALLEY) is 56/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.