Northern Adirondack Central School District
School District · Ellenburg Depot, New York
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
848
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
848
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
How this district compares
New York rank
#549 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$30,746
+$2,966 vs New York median
District size
848 students
Smaller than New York median
STAAR proficiency rose +6.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Northern Adirondack Central School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Northern Adirondack Central School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Adirondack Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Northern Adirondack Middle/high School | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Northern Adirondack Central School District
Northern Adirondack Central School District is a Ellenburg Depot, New York school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 848 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1. District-level spending was $30,746 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Northern Adirondack Central School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Northern Adirondack Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Northern Adirondack Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 45.3% and ELA proficiency of 41.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Northern Adirondack Central School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Northern Adirondack Central School District with test data.
Schools in Northern Adirondack Central School District
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Ellenburg Depot
- Total Enrollment
- 848
- Teachers (FTE)
- 87
- District spending per student
- $30,746NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Northern Adirondack Central School District?
Northern Adirondack Central School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Northern Adirondack Central School District?
The average composite rating for Northern Adirondack Central School District is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Northern Adirondack Central School District?
Northern Adirondack Central School District's district-level spending was $30,746 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Northern Adirondack Central School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Northern Adirondack Central School District is 9.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Northern Adirondack Central School District?
Northern Adirondack Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Northern Adirondack Central School District with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Northern Adirondack Central School District?
Across schools in Northern Adirondack Central School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.5%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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