GROTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Located at 400 Peru Road in Groton, New York, the Groton Central School District serves as an essential hub of public education within Tompkins County and the greater Ithaca metropolitan region. Characterized by a distant rural setting, this fully operational, traditional public school district manages two academic facilities that deliver a seamless learning pipeline from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. For prospective families, students, and educational researchers analyzing the 2024–2025 academic landscape, the district provides a close-knit community environment paired with a comprehensive grade structure tailored to support early childhood development through high school graduation.

The district's student population stands at 801 enrolled learners, balanced between 415 male and 386 female students spanning primary and secondary grade levels. Demographically, the student body is primarily composed of 699 White students, alongside 44 Hispanic students, 38 multiracial students, and smaller representations of Black, Asian, American Indian, and Pacific Islander learners. To ensure low student-to-staff ratios and well-rounded academic services, the district maintains a robust workforce of 279 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes 134 classroom teachers, nearly 19 instructional aides, and over 126 support staff dedicated to operations and student services. Community members and researchers seeking further information can contact the district directly at (607) 898-5301 or visit their official online portal at grotoncs.org.
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Total Schools
801
Total Students
134.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GROTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White699
Hispanic44
Black9
Asian8
Two or More38
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    699 (87.3%)
  • Hispanic
    44 (5.5%)
  • Two or More
    38 (4.7%)
  • Black
    9 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    8 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in GROTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:2
Students:801*
Teachers (FTE):134.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.0
Schools in GROTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 2 Schools