Lackawanna City School District

The Lackawanna City School District is located in Lackawanna, NY and includes 4 schools that serve 1,959 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Lackawanna City School District spends $18,565 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 70% on instruction, 27% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Lackawanna City School District has 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NY state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Lackawanna City School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 10% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Lackawanna City School District, 25% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Lackawanna City School District serves 5% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.