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Letchworth Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 858 students in Letchworth Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Letchworth Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
858 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Letchworth Central School District, which is ranked #674 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#630 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
3%
31%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
96%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,444 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,451 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,444
$31,371
Spending / Student
$24,451
$32,248
Best Letchworth Central School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Letchworth Senior High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5550 School Rd
Gainesville, NY 14066
(585) 493-2571
Gainesville, NY 14066
(585) 493-2571
Gr: 9-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Letchworth Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5550 School Rd
Gainesville, NY 14066
(585) 493-2581
Gainesville, NY 14066
(585) 493-2581
Gr: PK-4 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Letchworth Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5550 School Rd
Gainesville, NY 14066
(585) 493-2592
Gainesville, NY 14066
(585) 493-2592
Gr: 5-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Letchworth Central School District?
Letchworth Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 858 students.
What is the rank of Letchworth Central School District?
Letchworth Central School District is ranked #674 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Letchworth Central School District?
96% of Letchworth Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Letchworth Central School District?
Letchworth Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Letchworth Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,451 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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