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LONGWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

New York · Public School District
7
Schools
8,725
Students
$29,649
Per-Pupil Spend
+107% nat'l
47.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-5pp vs nat'l
85.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

LONGWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in New York serving 8,725 students across 7 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $29,649 is above average for a US public school district. 47% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
C E WALTERS SCHOOLKG–04795
CORAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–04914
RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–04719
WEST MIDDLE ISLAND SCHOOLKG–04642
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
LONGWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL07–081,388
LONGWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL05–061,290
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
LONGWOOD HIGH SCHOOL09–122,977
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$29,649+107% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
41%
51%
State
40.6%
Local (property tax)
51.1%
Federal
8.3%

Funding is shared between state (41%) and local sources (51%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
8,725
Students
47%
Free Lunch
$30K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.0%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateNew York →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $29,649 per pupil — 107% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in LONGWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
LONGWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has 7 public schools, serving a total of 8,725 students.
What is the graduation rate for LONGWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 85.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does LONGWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
LONGWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $29,649 per pupil — 107% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in LONGWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
47% of students in LONGWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in LONGWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, LONGWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does LONGWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
LONGWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for LONGWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in LONGWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is 43/100. 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.