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Broome County – School Districts 2023-2024

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Public school systems play a crucial role in shaping local economies, influencing everything from property values to workforce development. The economic impact of local public schools extends far beyond education, affecting businesses, government budgets, and community well-being. Below are key ways in which public schools contribute to local economic health.

  1. Boosting Property Values and Municipal Revenue A strong public school system increases demand for housing in the district, driving up property values. Studies consistently show that homes in high-performing school districts command higher prices than comparable homes in weaker districts. Higher property values, in turn, generate more property tax revenue for local governments, which can be reinvested in infrastructure, public safety, and other community services.

    Additionally, businesses are more likely to establish themselves in areas with well-regarded schools, knowing that educated communities attract skilled workers and stable families. This creates a positive feedback loop where better schools lead to economic growth, which then further supports school funding.

  2. Workforce Development and Economic Competitiveness Public schools are the primary source of skilled labor for local industries. By providing foundational education, vocational training, and college preparation, schools ensure that businesses have access to qualified employees. Areas with strong school systems tend to have lower unemployment rates and higher average incomes because educated workers are more productive and adaptable to changing job markets.

    Investments in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs, career and technical education (CTE), and partnerships with local businesses further enhance workforce readiness. Companies often consider school quality when deciding where to locate, as they need a pipeline of talent to sustain operations.

  3. Direct Employment and Local Spending Public schools are among the largest employers in many communities, providing jobs for teachers, administrators, custodians, and support staff. These employees spend their salaries locally, supporting restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The multiplier effect means that every dollar spent on school payroll circulates through the economy multiple times, stimulating additional business activity.

    Beyond salaries, schools also contribute to local economies through construction projects (e.g., building new facilities or renovating old ones), purchasing supplies from area vendors, and contracting services like transportation and food supply. These expenditures create jobs and generate tax revenue.

  4. Reducing Long-Term Public Costs Quality education correlates with lower crime rates, reduced reliance on social welfare programs, and better public health outcomes. Students who graduate from strong school systems are less likely to require government assistance, engage in criminal activity, or face chronic unemployment. This reduces the burden on taxpayers, who would otherwise fund prisons, healthcare for the uninsured, and social services.

    Early childhood education programs, in particular, have been shown to yield high long-term returns by improving graduation rates and future earnings while decreasing incarceration costs.

  5. Attracting and Retaining Families and Businesses Families with children prioritize school quality when choosing where to live. Communities with reputable schools experience population growth, which sustains local businesses and services. Conversely, declining school performance can lead to outmigration, shrinking the tax base and harming economic vitality.

    Similarly, corporations evaluating relocation opportunities assess school systems to ensure employees will have access to good education for their children. A weak school system can deter investment, while a strong one can attract high-paying jobs and stimulate economic diversification.

Conclusion

The local public school system is not just an educational institution but a cornerstone of economic stability and growth. By enhancing property values, developing a skilled workforce, employing residents, reducing public costs, and attracting businesses, schools create a thriving economic ecosystem. Policymakers and community leaders must recognize that investing in education yields broad economic benefits, making it one of the most impactful ways to ensure long-term prosperity.

The following report contains those school districts that are completely or partially within the county. The school districts are sorted in a left to right order based on the number of students that are estimated to live in the county, although they may actually attend a school outside the county boundary. Except where noted all figures are for the entire disctrict population and not just that portion that are in the county.

Where available, the district's name contains a link to that district's website.
 
Bainbridge-Guilford Central School District
Marathon Central School District  
Afton Central School District  
Deposit Central School District  
Harpursville Central School District  
Chenango Forks Central School District  
Whitney Point Central School District  
Susquehanna Valley Central School District  
Windsor Central School District  
Chenango Valley Central School District  
Union-Endicott Central School District  
Johnson City Central School District  
Maine-Endwell Central School District  
Vestal Central School District  
Binghamton City School District  
Grade Span of Agency
Number of Schools
Total Classroom Teachers
Student/Teachers

    Prekindergarten
    Kindergarten
    Grade 1
    Grade 2
    Grade 3
    Grade 4
    Grade 5
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Grade 9
    Grade 10
    Grade 11
    Grade 12
PK thru 12 Students
Ungraded Students
Adult Education and Other Students
Special Ed IEP Students
Total Students

White
Black
Asian
Hispanic
Native American
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Undefined or Multiple Races

Prekindergarten Teachers
Kindergarten Teachers
Elementary Teachers
Secondary Teachers
Ungraded Class Teachers
Total FTE Teachers

Elementary School Counselors
Secondary School Counselors
School Counselors
Total Counselors

School Administrators
School Administrative Support Staff
Instr. Coord. and Super. to Staff
Student Support Services Staff
Librarians/media specialists
Library/Media Support Staff
School Psychologists
Paraprofessionals/Instructional Aides
Total School Staff

LEA Administrators
LEA Administrative Support Staff
Total LEA Staff

All Other Support Staff
Total Other Staff
PK-12
10
470
10.69

147
407
395
342
317
367
361
351
302
330
327
349
314
358
4,667
108
0
248
5,023

1,877
1,337
128
799
9
3
622

6
33
258
173
0
470

0
0
13
13

24
0
23
39
4
0
9
248
324

5
77
104

156
156
KG-12
7
294
12.23

0
252
247
238
268
264
276
279
273
256
272
278
274
249
3,426
59
0
112
3,597

2,481
158
507
163
6
1
166

0
19
149
122
4
294

0
0
10
10

11
0
6
14
3
5
6
112
151

5
41
52

63
63
PK-12
4
189
14.02

38
224
188
178
198
205
190
176
203
175
216
213
161
183
2,548
39
0
63
2,650

2,253
54
44
115
6
5
109

3
17
94
75
0
189

0
0
8
8

7
0
0
10
0
0
2
63
82

4
18
22

82
82
PK-12
4
166
14.29

19
147
171
165
141
182
147
189
162
174
183
175
199
171
2,225
56
0
91
2,372

1,152
305
227
331
0
1
263

1
13
79
72
1
166

0
0
6
6

10
0
7
12
0
2
4
91
119

4
25
36

86
86
KG-12
7
309
12.09

1
262
290
250
248
261
253
274
279
275
305
296
282
273
3,549
74
0
113
3,736

2,241
366
124
433
10
9
433

0
20
138
147
4
309

0
0
11
11

17
0
3
20
4
5
3
113
162

7
73
82

186
186
PK-12
4
112
15.98

68
122
120
105
110
138
126
128
127
133
130
136
142
111
1,696
30
0
63
1,789

1,484
21
26
74
5
0
116

0
8
49
55
0
112

0
0
2
2

5
0
3
14
0
3
0
63
85

5
23
30

59
59
PK-12
4
134
12.59

123
104
126
113
107
117
114
108
119
100
113
116
119
136
1,615
25
0
47
1,687

1,486
18
8
55
1
1
64

7
6
62
59
0
134

0
0
8
8

6
0
2
5
0
1
2
47
61

4
16
22

75
75
PK-12
4
113
13.24

72
113
99
119
107
89
104
107
107
117
133
106
94
105
1,472
20
0
4
1,496

1,309
26
20
55
2
3
76

5
6
49
53
0
113

0
0
4
4

6
0
2
8
0
1
2
4
21

3
22
27

32
32
PK-12
3
135
10.99

58
96
91
113
103
110
119
101
103
114
93
105
89
105
1,400
19
0
64
1,483

1,338
6
6
33
1
1
34

4
4
71
54
2
135

0
0
6
6

6
0
3
14
2
0
3
64
89

3
18
24

80
80
PK-12
3
107
12.98

54
86
85
100
93
102
91
76
104
98
109
106
124
107
1,335
15
0
39
1,389

1,218
9
1
52
1
0
69

3
7
43
53
1
107

0
0
6
6

4
0
2
6
1
0
4
39
54

3
12
17

34
34
PK-12
2
58
11.03

23
35
41
53
39
39
49
48
36
36
55
60
38
44
596
21
0
23
640

587
7
2
7
0
0
13

2
2
26
27
1
58

0
0
2
2

3
0
1
6
1
2
1
23
35

3
6
9

36
36
PK-12
2
52
10.04

24
29
50
35
32
37
27
40
31
36
39
41
38
27
486
13
0
23
522

436
12
1
27
0
2
21

1
2
23
23
3
52

0
0
2
2

4
0
0
6
1
0
1
23
35

2
10
12

30
30
PK-12
2
56
9.23

20
36
34
31
19
47
33
32
29
34
38
38
32
48
471
15
0
31
517

433
11
2
25
0
0
14

0
3
28
25
0
56

0
0
3
3

3
0
5
4
1
1
1
31
41

2
12
19

31
31
PK-12
2
72
10.78

36
62
65
63
41
46
45
55
48
54
59
67
53
55
749
7
0
20
776

742
5
2
6
0
0
0

3
4
32
32
1
72

0
0
2
2

2
0
1
8
1
0
0
20
31

3
7
11

33
33
PK-12
3
60
13.53

35
44
50
60
41
58
65
56
56
56
64
56
66
55
762
9
0
41
812

692
6
7
31
2
1
32

2
4
28
26
0
60

0
0
5
5

4
0
1
4
0
0
1
41
50

0
13
14

36
36


Sources: STI: PopStats and STI: Colossus