United StatesNYCheektowaga Central School District

School district or education agency · NCES 3607230

Cheektowaga Central School District

Cheektowaga, NY

Students2,371

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools3

operational schools · 2023–24

Students2,371

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$22,962

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictNYUnited States
Students chronically absent2022–23
47.8%34.8%27.8%

This district is 13.0 percentage points higher than the state figure and 20.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023
$29,986$29,796$19,509

This district is $190 per student higher than the state figure and $10,477 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023
$22,962$27,665$15,859

This district is $4,703 per student lower than the state figure and $7,103 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023
$913$1,871$1,964

This district is $958 per student lower than the state figure and $1,051 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023
$295$400$336

This district is $105 per student lower than the state figure and $41 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023
$0$0$1,793

This district is about the same as the state figure and $1,793 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023
$11,188$15,424$8,742

This district is $4,236 per student lower than the state figure and $2,446 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023
$5,154$7,046$3,769

This district is $1,892 per student lower than the state figure and $1,385 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023
$14,001$8,501$11,715

This district is $5,500 per student higher than the state figure and $2,286 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023
$819$1,055$869

This district is $236 per student lower than the state figure and $50 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24
12:112:115:1

This district is about the same as the state figure and 3.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24
474:1314:1376:1

This district is 160 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 98 students per counselor higher than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24
150.4174.7138.9

This district is 24.3 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 11.5 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24
26.131.018.5

This district is 4.9 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 7.6 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24
0.81.80.9

This district is 1.0 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.1 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24
97.4%98.9%99.0%

This district is 1.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24
3.1%2.3%2.6%

This district is 0.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24
4.4%2.9%2.9%

This district is 1.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools
7.7%10.9%12.0%

This district is 3.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools
16.2%18.6%14.0%

This district is 2.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools
4.2%3.6%3.9%

This district is 0.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools
97.8%97.1%95.8%

This district is 0.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24
+10.3%+0.3%+0.5%

This district is 10.0 percentage points higher than the state figure and 9.8 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records
58.6%53.7%50.6%

This district is 4.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 8.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment
1.0%3.5%4.5%

This district is 2.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment
0.9%5.9%9.0%

This district is 5.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 8.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment
0.0%5.5%6.7%

This district is 5.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate
17.8%16.7%14.4%

This district is 1.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K104 students
4.4%
Kindergarten–grade 51,039 students
43.8%
Grades 6–8504 students
21.3%
Grades 9–12677 students
28.6%
See enrollment for every grade
Pre-Kindergarten104
Kindergarten195
Grade 1167
Grade 2174
Grade 3174
Grade 4169
Grade 5160
Grade 6181
Grade 7157
Grade 8166
Grade 9158
Grade 10184
Grade 11177
Grade 12158

Students by race and ethnicity

Black or African American790 (33.3%)
White758 (32.0%)
Asian430 (18.1%)
Hispanic/Latino237 (10.0%)
Two or more races153 (6.5%)
American Indian or Alaska Native3 (0.1%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

104Students enrolled in pre-K
6Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent
17.3:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District4.4%
NY2.9%
United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

356.7All district staff, full-time equivalent
203Teachers, full-time equivalent
5School counselors, full-time equivalent
2School psychologists, full-time equivalent
62Instructional aides, full-time equivalent
4School administrators, full-time equivalent
5.7Student support staff, full-time equivalent
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Pre-K teachers6 FTE
Kindergarten teachers13.4 FTE
Elementary teachers108 FTE
Secondary teachers75.7 FTE
Instructional coordinators0.5 FTE
District administrators1 FTE
District administrative support26.5 FTE
Library and media support1 FTE
Other support staff46 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

151Total completers
147Regular diplomas
4Other state-recognized credentials
21Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District97.4%
NY98.9%
United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District3.1%
NY2.3%
United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

7.7%Students learning English159 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
District7.7%
NY10.9%
U.S.12.0%
16.2%Students receiving IDEA special-education services334 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
District16.2%
NY18.6%
U.S.14.0%
4.2%Students with Section 504 plans87 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
District4.2%
NY3.6%
U.S.3.9%
0.7%English learners also receiving IDEA services14 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
District0.7%
NY2.3%
U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

97.8%Teachers reported as certified
125Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District97.8%
NY97.1%
United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

2,694children ages 5 to 17
480estimated to live in families below the poverty line
17.8%about 1 in 6 school-age children
District17.8%
NY16.7%
United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in NY receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

1High schools
1Middle schools
1Elementary schools
3City setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

10.7%Federal
44%State
45.3%Local
Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$22,962Total current spending per student
$14,033Instruction per student
$8,344Support services per student
Revenue by source: percentages and dollars
$7.3MFederal revenue10.7% of total revenue
$30MState revenue44% of total revenue
$30.9MLocal revenue45.3% of total revenue
How operating money was used
$14,033Instructionper student
$8,344Student and instructional supportper student
$0Special educationper student
$1,309Building operations and maintenanceper student
$3,769Student transportationper student
$585Food servicesper student
$0Technologyper student
People costs
$25.4MSalaries$11,188 per student
$11.7MEmployee benefits$5,154 per student
Equipment, buildings and debt
$670KEquipmentFY 2023
$2.1MCapital outlay$913 per student
$1.4MConstructionincluded in capital outlay
$31.8MDebt outstanding at year end$14,001 per student
$13.5MNew debt issuedFY 2023
$1.9MDebt principal retiredFY 2023
$2.3MInterest paid on debtFY 2023
Selected federal program revenue
$804KTitle I$354 per student
$585KIDEA special education$257 per student
$1.8MChild nutrition$777 per student
What changed since FY 2022
Operating spending per student
FY 2022$21,579
FY 2023$22,962
Capital spending per student
FY 2022$2,343
FY 2023$913
Debt outstanding per student
FY 2022$9,199
FY 2023$14,001

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2143.3%

913 of 2,110 students

2021–2253.7%

1,106 of 2,060 students

2022–2347.8%

1,016 of 2,125 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

3Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE3 reporting schools
0Security staff FTE3 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools
100%
Calculus1 reporting schools
100%
Biology1 reporting schools
100%
Chemistry1 reporting schools
100%
Physics1 reporting schools
100%
Computer science1 reporting schools
100%
Advanced Placement1 reporting schools
100%
Dual enrollment1 reporting schools
0%
Gifted programs3 reporting schools
0%
International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools
0%
Athletics1 reporting schools
100%

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Data status

7 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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