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Gowanda 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 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,053 students in Gowanda 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 Gowanda Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
1,053 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gowanda Central School District, which is ranked #692 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 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#681 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Graduation Rate
87%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)36.9%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
23%
1%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
5%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
15%
Showing 2003–2014. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% White
60%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,253 is higher than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $43,409 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$46 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$36,253
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$43,409
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Gowanda Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gowanda High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10674 Prospect St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Gowanda Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Aldrich St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gr: PK-4 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Gowanda Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10674 Prospect St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gr: 5-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gowanda Central School District?
Gowanda Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,053 students.
What is the rank of Gowanda Central School District?
Gowanda Central School District is ranked #692 out of 1,007 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 Gowanda Central School District?
60% of Gowanda Central School District students are White, 23% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gowanda Central School District?
Gowanda Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Gowanda Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $43,409 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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