Amherst Central School District
- 55 KINGS HWY
- AMHERST, NY 14226
- (716) 362-3051
3 School Reviews
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 94.4% | 70.8% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $12,680 | $17,824 |
| Students Per Teacher | 11.8 | 12.6 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | - |
| Number of Students | 2,984 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 253 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 2,984 | 11.8 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 61 |
| Kindergarten Students | 243 |
| 1st Grade Students | 253 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 214 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 236 |
| 4th Grade Students | 231 |
| 5th Grade Students | 207 |
| 6th Grade Students | 217 |
| 7th Grade Students | 193 |
| 8th Grade Students | 215 |
| 9th Grade Students | 207 |
| 10th Grade Students | 233 |
| 11th Grade Students | 199 |
| 12th Grade Students | 256 |
| Ungraded Students | 11 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 136 |
| Hispanic | 76 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 482 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,222 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,521 |
| Female | 1,402 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 253 | 11.8 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 3 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 15 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 93 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 108 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 34 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 87 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 2 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 5 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | 5 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 4 |
| Library Support Staff | 2 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 131 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 4 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 28 |
| School Administrators | 8 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 10 |
| Student Support Services | 12 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 69 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $42,213,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $25,306,000 | 59.9% |
| Property Tax | $20,244,000 | 48.0% |
| Other School Systems | $443,000 | 1.0% |
| Cities and Counties | $2,805,000 | 6.6% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $248,000 | 0.6% |
| School Lunch | $497,000 | 1.2% |
| District Activity Receipts | $7,000 | 0.02% |
| Other Sales and Services | $50,000 | 0.1% |
| Rents and Royalties | $48,000 | 0.1% |
| Interest Earnings | $482,000 | 1.1% |
| Private Contributions | $2,000 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous | $480,000 | 1.1% |
| Total State Revenues | $15,228,000 | 36.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $6,694,000 | 15.9% |
| Special Education Programs | $2,372,000 | 5.6% |
| School Lunch Programs | $337,000 | 0.8% |
| Other Programs | $5,816,000 | 13.8% |
| Non-Specified | $9,000 | 0.02% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,679,000 | 4.0% |
| Through State - Title I | $288,000 | 0.7% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $711,000 | 1.7% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $13,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $2,000 | 0.00% |
| Through State - Other | $153,000 | 0.4% |
| Non-Specified | $486,000 | 1.2% |
| Direct - Other | $26,000 | 0.06% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $38,826,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $24,458,000 | 63.0% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $13,509,000 | 34.8% |
| Student Support | $1,940,000 | 4.6% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,764,000 | 4.2% |
| General Administration Support | $786,000 | 1.9% |
| School Administration Support | $1,629,000 | 3.9% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $3,431,000 | 8.1% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,468,000 | 5.8% |
| Other Support Services | $1,491,000 | 3.5% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $859,000 | 2.2% |
| Food Services | $859,000 | 2.0% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 94.4% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 251 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 4 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 14 | 1.5% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Amherst Central School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 4
- Students: 2,984
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 253
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMHERST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
4301 Main St
Amherst, NY Public | 9-12 | 895 | 10.9 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
55 Kings Hwy
Amherst, NY Public | 6-8 | 625 | 10.2 |  Review This School |
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| SMALLWOOD DRIVE SCHOOL | ||||
300 Smallwood Dr
Amherst, NY Public | KG-5 | 754 | 14.4 | Review This School |
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| WINDERMERE BLVD SCHOOL | ||||
291 Windermere Blvd
Amherst, NY Public | PK-5 | 691 | 13.2 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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