Carmel Central School District

The Carmel Central School District is located in Patterson, NY and includes 5 schools that serve 4,783 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Carmel Central School District spends $17,784 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 68% on instruction, 31% on support services, and 1% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Carmel Central School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NY state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Carmel Central School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 3% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Carmel Central School District, 16% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Carmel Central School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.