Frewsburg Central School District, NY

Original Research by School Decision on Frewsburg Central School District

Frewsburg Central School District serves a small rural community in Chautauqua County through two buildings: Robert H. Jackson Elementary and Frewsburg Junior-Senior High School. The district enrolls students from pre-K through grade twelve, with a cohort of roughly one hundred fifty to one hundred seventy students per grade level.

The community is predominantly white, with limited racial and ethnic diversity. The student body is nearly entirely white, with small populations of Hispanic students and students of two or more races. Data on free- or reduced-price lunch eligibility and special populations such as English learners and students with IEPs were not available.

Testing results from the most recent school year reveal a district with uneven performance across grades and subjects. In elementary grades three through four, proficiency in math runs in the mid-to-upper range, but a sharp drop occurs by sixth grade, where fewer than half of students meet proficiency standards. Math proficiency in eighth grade is notably low, with only a small portion of students meeting standards and participation well below typical levels, suggesting either significant learning gaps or data anomalies worth investigating further. In English language arts, elementary performance is moderate; proficiency rises in fifth grade before declining again in middle grades. Science proficiency at fifth grade is below half, though eighth-grade science shows a recovery. Overall, the district's proficiency index across all tested subjects and grades sits below the midpoint among Chautauqua County's districts, placing it in the lower half of the county's seventeen districts.

One bright spot is attendance. The district's chronic absenteeism rate ranks in the top quartile of the county, indicating strong daily attendance relative to peer districts, a meaningful factor in academic outcomes.

The housing market in the Frewsburg area reflects modest rural values. Home prices in the Frewsburg zip code run in the mid-range for upstate New York, and the market has seen recent activity with growing inventory and new listings. Rents are affordable relative to incomes. The area remains a buyer's market with available homes in accessible price ranges, though prospective residents should note that housing costs reflect the rural character rather than booming appreciation.

The district is in the midst of a multiyear capital improvement project funded by a voter-approved referendum. This initiative includes renovation of instructional spaces, science rooms, and support areas across both campuses, as well as construction of an athletic complex with a new track and renovated fields. These upgrades are being phased through 2026 and represent a concrete investment in school infrastructure, though such projects typically include some construction activity during the school years they span.

Budget pressures have led to staffing reductions for the 2026-27 school year. The district eliminated several positions through attrition and direct cuts, including an assistant principal, special education teachers, a secondary math teacher, and teacher aides. These cuts reflect rising health insurance costs and limited state funding growth. The overall budget increase remains modest, and tax levy growth continues, a consideration for property owners or renters weighing affordability in the district.

The district's per-pupil spending sits in the lower range relative to other Chautauqua County districts, reflecting both the rural and smaller scale of the community.

Frewsburg is appropriate for families seeking a small, tight-knit rural school environment with strong community attendance. The district's academic performance warrants careful review, particularly in middle grades, and parents may want to discuss specific classroom supports and intervention strategies with school staff. The capital project signals a commitment to facilities, and the moderate housing costs make it accessible for buyers with modest budgets. However, the staffing reductions and flat budget growth suggest ongoing resource constraints that may affect instructional breadth or responsiveness.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

740

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 2%

Black 0%

White 94%

Asian 0%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr EOC

84%

—

Gr 3

33%

64%

Gr 4

43%

45%

Gr 5

50%

78%

Gr 6

32%

50%

Gr 7

32%

53%

Gr 8

44%

65%

Math

Gr EOC

100%

—

Gr 3

61%

72%

Gr 4

60%

70%

Gr 5

37%

68%

Gr 6

32%

55%

Gr 7

40%

60%

Gr 8

13%

Science

Gr EOC

60%

—

Gr 5

30%

50%

Gr 8

50%

64%

Social studies

Gr EOC

84%

—

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

FREWSBURG JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

ROBERT H JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

69%

Grade 3

64%

Grade 4

51%

Grade 5

45%

Grade 6

51%

Grade 7

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

54%

Grade 3

44%

Grade 4

63%

Grade 5

42%

Grade 6

44%

Grade 7

54%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

39%

Grade 5

57%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$155,832

Year-over-year change+5.4%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$121K to $174K

vs. state typical0.31x

vs. national typical0.42x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
14738	Frewsburg	$174K	+6.3%	60.5%
14701	Jamestown	$121K	+3.3%	30.3%
14747	Kennedy	$152K	+6.0%	9.1%
14733	Falconer	$131K	+5.4%	0.1%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$957/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
14701	Jamestown	$957	—	30.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$786/mo

Home price / national median income1.9x

Annual rent / national median income13.7%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$170/mo

Market Activity: Chautauqua County

Median listing price$229,500

Median listing price YoY-4.8%

Median price per sq ft$139

Median price per sq ft YoY+3.7%

Median days on market53.5 days

Median days on market YoY+2.9%

Active listings300

Active listings YoY+45.6%

New listings164

New listings YoY+17.1%

Pending listings286

Pending listings YoY+26.0%

Hotness: median listing price$199,950

Hotness: median listing price YoY-9.3%

Supply score45.0

Supply score YoY+5.2%

Demand score65.5

Demand score YoY-11.2%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

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

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