At a glance
Reported students
259
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York other enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 258 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
259
Friendship Central School: 259 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
8:1 reported; state peer median 8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 292
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29.33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10:1
What the reported data says about Friendship Central School
Friendship Central School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Friendship. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Friendship Central School District. NCES reports 259 students for 2024–25.
Among 258 combined / other schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 412 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8:1, close to the New York median of 8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (93.1%) and multiracial (4.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 16.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Friendship Central School
- 1How do the reported 8:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 16.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White93.1%
- Hispanic1.9%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Friendship Central School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesee Valley Central School Other · Genesee Valley Central School District | PK–12 | 594 | 5.6 mi |
| Cuba-Rushford High School High · Cuba-Rushford Central School District | 09–12 | 202 | 7.2 mi |
| Cuba-Rushford Middle School Middle · Cuba-Rushford Central School District | 06–08 | 154 | 7.2 mi |
| Cuba-Rushford Elementary School Elementary · Cuba-Rushford Central School District | PK–06 | 363 | 7.4 mi |
| Scio Central School Other · Scio Central School District | PK–12 | 267 | 8.5 mi |
| Belfast School Other · Belfast Central School District | PK–12 | 318 | 9.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Friendship Central School
What grades does Friendship Central School serve?
Friendship Central School reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Friendship Central School District.
How many students attend Friendship Central School?
Friendship Central School reported 259 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 258 New York combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 292 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Friendship Central School?
The calculated ratio is 8:1, based on 259 students and 32.33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Friendship Central School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Friendship Central School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Friendship Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Friendship Central School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Friendship Central School in?
Friendship Central School is part of Friendship Central School District, based in Friendship, NY, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Friendship Central School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Genesee Valley Central School (5.6 mi), Cuba-Rushford High School (7.2 mi), Cuba-Rushford Middle School (7.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.