Andes Central School District, NY

Original Research by School Decision on Andes Central School District

Andes Central School District is a very small district in Delaware County that serves about three-quarters of a grade level worth of students across K-12. The district operates one building and draws from a rural area with a predominantly white population. Housing values in the district's core service area are moderate and stable, with year-over-year appreciation around 2 percent.

The district's most recent state testing data, from spring 2025, shows mixed results across a sparse enrollment base. In grade 4, where the district had a measurable group, about half the students met proficiency in English language arts, while proficiency in math fell to around one-quarter. Grade 7 performed substantially better, with strong proficiency rates in both English language arts and math. For grades 5, 6, and 8, testing numbers were too small to report publicly. Science testing data were likewise suppressed due to low numbers. Across the reported grades and subjects, the district's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among Delaware County's school districts, a strength worth noting given the very small sample sizes involved. The data are fragile, however, and shifts in student composition or performance at any single grade can swing results sharply.

A significant attendance concern emerged in the data: the district's chronic absenteeism rate sits at the bottom quartile for the county. This is a real warning sign that warrants conversation with the school about underlying causes and support strategies. Graduation rate data were not available, likely because the most recent cohort information is not yet published or the district's high school enrollment is too small to report.

In August 2023, district voters rejected a capital improvement project that would have funded safety, security, and infrastructure upgrades to the main building, bus garage, and red schoolhouse. The defeat means those facility needs remain unaddressed. The district does carry the lowest property tax burden in Delaware County, a reflection of both its small enrollment and tight budget.

Per-pupil spending in Andes is substantially higher than the county median, a pattern typical of very small districts where fixed costs are spread across few students. Program offerings and course access information were not available in the data provided. Families considering the district should seek details directly from the school about curriculum breadth, special education services, counseling support, and strategies for addressing the absenteeism pattern. The very small size creates both intimacy and constraint, and understanding how the school supports students across its wide grade span is essential before choosing to enroll.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 1%

White 99%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 4

60%

57%

Math

Gr 4

40%

14%

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

ANDES CENTRAL SCHOOL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

2 grades reported

25%

Grade 4

75%

Grade 7

English Language Arts

2 grades reported

58%

Grade 4

88%

Grade 7

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$359,687

Year-over-year change+1.9%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$275K to $396K

vs. state typical0.70x

vs. national typical0.98x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
13731	Andes	$370K	+2.8%	85.3%
13752	Delancey	$285K	-3.0%	12.1%
13740	Bovina Center	$396K	-4.0%	2.1%
12455	Margaretville	$328K	-1.2%	0.3%
13753	Delhi	$275K	+0.1%	0.1%
12776	Roscoe	$292K	+0.7%	0.1%
12758	Livingston Manor	$326K	+0.8%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,815/mo

Home price / national median income4.3x

Comparison

State typical home value$510,449 (+5.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.