PHOENIX CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Located at 116 Volney Street in Phoenix, New York, the Phoenix Central School District serves as a vital educational center within a large suburban community in the greater Syracuse metropolitan area. As an open, traditional public school system, the district operates three school facilities that deliver a seamless learning experience spanning from prekindergarten through 12th grade, alongside specialized ungraded programs. Serving a student body of 1,619 children—with enrollment balanced across early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school levels—the district provides accessible, community-focused public education designed to support local families at every stage of a child's academic journey.

To ensure a supportive and effective learning environment, Phoenix Central School District maintains a strong professional infrastructure backed by approximately 670 full-time equivalent staff members. The district’s instructional context is highlighted by a faculty of nearly 296 full-time equivalent teachers and 45 instructional aides, complemented by more than 329 support staff personnel dedicated to student services, facility operations, and administrative guidance. This substantial staffing footprint reflects the district’s commitment to maintaining low student-to-educator ratios and comprehensive support systems, positioning Phoenix Central as a well-resourced school district for families, students, and educational researchers examining suburban school performance in Central New York.
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Total Schools
1,619
Total Students
295.7
Full-Time Teachers
5.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PHOENIX CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White1,528
Hispanic32
Black10
Two or More46
American Indian1
  • White
    1,528 (94.5%)
  • Two or More
    46 (2.8%)
  • Hispanic
    32 (2.0%)
  • Black
    10 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in PHOENIX CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
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:3
Students:1,619*
Teachers (FTE):295.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.5
Schools in PHOENIX CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 3 Schools