Fassett Elementary School

309 W Thurston St
Elmira, NY 14901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Fassett Elementary School serves 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 50-54%
  • : 45-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Fassett Elementary School's student population of 335 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
335 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Fassett Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
(11-12)
50-54%
69%
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(11-12)
45-49%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fassett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
8%
29%
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Black
23%
16%
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White
55%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fassett Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Fassett Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fassett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fassett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% NY state average).
How many students attend Fassett Elementary School?
335 students attend Fassett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Fassett Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fassett Elementary School?
Fassett Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fassett Elementary School offer ?
Fassett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fassett Elementary School part of?
Fassett Elementary School is part of Elmira City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 50-54%
  • : 45-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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