Edmeston Central School District, NY

Original Research by School Decision on Edmeston Central School District

Edmeston Central School District, serving pre-kindergarten through grade twelve in rural Otsego County, operates a single school building serving a small student population. The district spans several small towns including Edmeston, Burlington Flats, Hartwick, and surrounding areas where housing values fall below the state median and are moderately affordable relative to national benchmarks.

The district's proficiency profile shows uneven performance across subjects and grade levels. In mathematics, third grade reaches better than half, fourth grade dips notably lower, then fifth through eighth grades cluster around or above that first-grade threshold. English language arts follows a similar pattern, with third grade performing strongest and fourth grade sliding, while middle grades maintain a fairly consistent mid-range performance. Science testing occurs at only two grades, with fifth grade notably weaker than eighth grade, where performance rises substantially. Reading across these results, students show strength in certain grades and subjects but also areas of clear concern, particularly in grade four across both math and reading, and in fifth-grade science. A parent evaluating whether students are meeting grade-level standards may want to look into further what supports the district is providing for those lower proficiency years and whether specific instructional shifts are planned.

Among Otsego County's districts, Edmeston ranks in the top quartile for overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. The district also stands in the top quartile for chronic absenteeism, with a low rate, suggesting students are attending school. Per-pupil spending falls in the upper-middle range among county districts.

The district made universal free breakfast and lunch available to all enrolled students beginning in late 2023, removing a recurring household expense for families. This benefit stems from the school's qualification under the federal Community Eligibility Provision, and in New York, eligible schools are required to offer universal free meals. The district completed a capital improvement project in 2024 aimed at facility upgrades, funded through a combination of state building aid, local capital reserves, and bonding. The community has a track record of approving both operating budgets and capital projects.

High school graduation rate data was not available; this gap is typical when a district's high school cohort is very small, as the state does not always publish rates for very small groups. The district's enrollment in high school grades is indeed quite small. Data on the specific count of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the proportion of students with IEPs, and the English learner population were not disclosed. Program offerings beyond the core academic curriculum were not detailed in available information.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

393

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 2%

Black 1%

White 94%

Asian 2%

Two+ 2%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr EOC

93%

—

Gr 3

50%

81%

Gr 4

37%

56%

Gr 5

40%

71%

Gr 6

25%

80%

Gr 7

33%

100%

Gr 8

27%

81%

Math

Gr EOC

92%

—

Gr 3

64%

44%

Gr 4

22%

44%

Gr 5

53%

71%

Gr 6

50%

65%

Gr 7

47%

80%

Gr 8

36%

86%

Science

Gr EOC

80%

—

Gr 5

20%

71%

Gr 8

55%

87%

Social studies

Gr EOC

94%

—

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

EDMESTON CENTRAL SCHOOL

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

53%

Grade 3

33%

Grade 4

63%

Grade 5

59%

Grade 6

60%

Grade 7

64%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

67%

Grade 3

46%

Grade 4

56%

Grade 5

59%

Grade 6

60%

Grade 7

59%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

47%

Grade 5

73%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$196,015

Year-over-year change+4.0%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$185K to $232K

vs. state typical0.38x

vs. national typical0.53x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
13315	Burlington Flats	$193K	+4.3%	38.3%
13335	Edmeston	$185K	+4.9%	33.4%
13348	Hartwick	$232K	+0.9%	13.9%
13485	West Edmeston	$192K	+8.4%	3.9%
13810	Mount Vision	$202K	-0.2%	3.3%
13491	West Winfield	$205K	+4.4%	0.4%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$989/mo

Home price / national median income2.3x

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)

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