Ellicottville Central School District

5873 Rt 219
Ellicottville, NY 14731-9719
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Ellicottville Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 512 students in Ellicottville Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Ellicottville Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
512 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Ellicottville Central School District, which is ranked #339 of all 1,007 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#334 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

77%
52%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

44%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

85-89%
78%
85%
87.2%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
25.9%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.73

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
2%
1%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
1%
10%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
2%
31%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
15%
% White
90%
39%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,721 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,508 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$87,503 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$15 MM
$90,091 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$29,721
$34,989

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$29,508
$36,024

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Ellicottville Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ellicottville Middle School High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5873 Rt 219
Ellicottville, NY 14731
(716) 699-2316
Gr: 6-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Ellicottville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5873 Rt 219
Ellicottville, NY 14731
(716) 699-2318
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ellicottville Central School District?
Ellicottville Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 512 students.
What is the rank of Ellicottville Central School District?
Ellicottville Central School District is ranked #339 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ellicottville Central School District?
90% of Ellicottville Central School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ellicottville Central School District?
Ellicottville Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Ellicottville Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,508 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 512 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 85% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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