Elba Central School District

57 S Main St
Elba, NY 14058-0370
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Elba Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 429 students in Elba Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Elba Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
429 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

District Rank

Elba Central School District, which is ranked #571 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#542 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Elba Central   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elba Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elba Central   School District 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 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Elba Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Elba Central   School District and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.72
# American Indian Students
2 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
63 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
30%
# Black Students
3 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
350 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
82%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
34
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
30
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
26
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
29
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
36
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
30
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
24
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
37
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
35
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
27
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
26
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
32
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
24
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
35
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
4
35,972

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,869 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,758 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Elba Central   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$14 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart displays total spending of Elba Central   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$22,869
$31,307
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Elba Central   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$31,758
$32,183
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Elba Central   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Elba Central School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elba Junior-senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
57 S Main St
Elba, NY 14058
(585) 757-9967
Grades: 7-12
| 183 students
Rank: #22.
Elba Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
57 S Main St
Elba, NY 14058
(585) 757-9967
Grades: PK-6
| 246 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Elba Central School District?
Elba Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 429 students.
What is the rank of Elba Central School District?
Elba Central School District is ranked #571 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elba Central School District?
82% of Elba Central School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elba Central School District?
Elba Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Elba Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,758 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 429 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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