United StatesNYMexico Central School District

School district or education agency · NCES 3619170

Mexico Central School District

Mexico, NY

Students2,096

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools5

operational schools · 2023–24

Students2,096

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$26,908

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
35.5%34.8%27.8%

This district is 0.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 7.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023
$31,077$29,796$19,509

This district is $1,281 per student higher than the state figure and $11,568 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023
$26,908$27,665$15,859

This district is $757 per student lower than the state figure and $11,049 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023
$1,041$1,871$1,964

This district is $830 per student lower than the state figure and $923 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023
$492$400$336

This district is $92 per student higher than the state figure and $156 per student higher 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
$16,035$15,424$8,742

This district is $611 per student higher than the state figure and $7,293 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023
$7,535$7,046$3,769

This district is $489 per student higher than the state figure and $3,766 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023
$12,055$8,501$11,715

This district is $3,554 per student higher than the state figure and $340 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023
$4,358$1,055$869

This district is $3,303 per student higher than the state figure and $3,489 per student higher 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
299:1314:1376:1

This district is 15 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 77 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24
214.0174.7138.9

This district is 39.3 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 75.1 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24
48.731.018.5

This district is 17.7 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 30.2 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24
2.41.80.9

This district is 0.6 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 1.5 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24
96.6%98.9%99.0%

This district is 2.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24
1.7%2.3%2.6%

This district is 0.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24
4.5%2.9%2.9%

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

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools
0.4%10.9%12.0%

This district is 10.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 11.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools
16.8%18.6%14.0%

This district is 1.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.8 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools
5.6%3.6%3.9%

This district is 1.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools
100.0%97.1%95.8%

This district is 2.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24
+7.6%+0.3%+0.5%

This district is 7.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 7.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records
51.6%53.7%50.6%

This district is 2.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment
5.8%3.5%4.5%

This district is 2.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment
13.7%5.9%9.0%

This district is 7.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment
10.6%5.5%6.7%

This district is 5.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.9 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment
0.8%0.7%5.1%

This district is 0.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate
17.2%16.7%14.4%

This district is 0.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.8 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K95 students
4.5%
Kindergarten–grade 5882 students
42.1%
Grades 6–8470 students
22.4%
Grades 9–12631 students
30.1%
See enrollment for every grade
Pre-Kindergarten95
Kindergarten137
Grade 1147
Grade 2142
Grade 3150
Grade 4158
Grade 5148
Grade 6150
Grade 7154
Grade 8166
Grade 9165
Grade 10150
Grade 11152
Grade 12164

Students by race and ethnicity

White1,963 (93.7%)
Two or more races62 (3.0%)
Hispanic/Latino39 (1.9%)
Black or African American16 (0.8%)
Asian9 (0.4%)
American Indian or Alaska Native5 (0.2%)

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?

95Students enrolled in pre-K
6.7Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent
14.1:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District4.5%
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?

448.6All district staff, full-time equivalent
179.4Teachers, full-time equivalent
7School counselors, full-time equivalent
5School psychologists, full-time equivalent
102Instructional aides, full-time equivalent
2.9Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent
9School administrators, full-time equivalent
19Student support staff, full-time equivalent
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Pre-K teachers6.7 FTE
Kindergarten teachers12 FTE
Elementary teachers87.8 FTE
Secondary teachers72.9 FTE
Instructional coordinators1 FTE
District administrators5.1 FTE
District administrative support25 FTE
Library and media support1.6 FTE
Other support staff91.6 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?

148Total completers
143Regular diplomas
5Other state-recognized credentials
11Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District96.6%
NY98.9%
United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District1.7%
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.

0.4%Students learning English6 students · 3 of 5 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
District0.4%
NY10.9%
U.S.12.0%
16.8%Students receiving IDEA special-education services313 students · 5 of 5 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
District16.8%
NY18.6%
U.S.14.0%
5.6%Students with Section 504 plans104 students · 5 of 5 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
District5.6%
NY3.6%
U.S.3.9%
0.0%English learners also receiving IDEA services0 students · 5 of 5 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
District0.0%
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?

100.0%Teachers reported as certified
110Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District100.0%
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.

2,163children ages 5 to 17
372estimated to live in families below the poverty line
17.2%about 1 in 6 school-age children
District17.2%
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?

3Elementary schools
1High schools
1Middle schools
5Rural 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.

8.1%Federal
57.5%State
34.4%Local
Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$26,908Total current spending per student
$17,058Instruction per student
$9,325Support services per student
Revenue by source: percentages and dollars
$5.2MFederal revenue8.1% of total revenue
$37.2MState revenue57.5% of total revenue
$22.2MLocal revenue34.4% of total revenue
How operating money was used
$17,058Instructionper student
$9,325Student and instructional supportper student
$0Special educationper student
$2,131Building operations and maintenanceper student
$1,939Student transportationper student
$525Food servicesper student
$0Technologyper student
People costs
$33.3MSalaries$16,035 per student
$15.7MEmployee benefits$7,535 per student
Equipment, buildings and debt
$1MEquipmentFY 2023
$2.2MCapital outlay$1,041 per student
$1.1MConstructionincluded in capital outlay
$25.1MDebt outstanding at year end$12,055 per student
$5.8MNew debt issuedFY 2023
$9.1MDebt principal retiredFY 2023
$2.4MInterest paid on debtFY 2023
Selected federal program revenue
$548KTitle I$264 per student
$684KIDEA special education$329 per student
$980KChild nutrition$472 per student
What changed since FY 2022
Operating spending per student
FY 2022$26,231
FY 2023$26,908
Capital spending per student
FY 2022$562
FY 2023$1,041
Debt outstanding per student
FY 2022$14,093
FY 2023$12,055

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?

2020–2128.8%

533 of 1,851 students

2021–2239.3%

732 of 1,861 students

2022–2335.5%

679 of 1,912 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

0Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE5 reporting schools
2Security staff FTE5 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
100%
Gifted programs5 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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