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Elmira City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,400 students in Elmira City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Elmira City School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
5,400 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
343 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Elmira City School District, which is ranked #978 of all 1,017 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 80% has increased from 66% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#980 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
78%
Graduation Rate
80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.72
# American Indian Students
6 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
217 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
29%
# Black Students
712 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
13%
16%
# White Students
3,705 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
69%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
740 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
251
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
359
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
400
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
365
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
374
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
370
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
404
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
402
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
387
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
414
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
422
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
443
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
409
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
393
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
7
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,133 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,402 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$147 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$132 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,133
$31,353
Spending / Student
$24,402
$32,230
Best Elmira City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elmira High School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
777 S Main St
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3201
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3201
Grades: 10-12
| 1,249 students
Rank: #22.
Broadway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Broadway
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3600
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3600
Grades: 3-6
| 359 students
Rank: #33.
Hendy Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 Hendy Ave
Elmira, NY 14905
(607) 735-3750
Elmira, NY 14905
(607) 735-3750
Grades: 3-6
| 403 students
Rank: #44.
Parley Coburn School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
216 Mt Zoar St
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3650
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3650
Grades: 3-6
| 424 students
Rank: #55.
Ernie Davis Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
933 Hoffman St
Elmira, NY 14905
(607) 735-3100
Elmira, NY 14905
(607) 735-3100
Grades: 7-8
| 802 students
Rank: #66.
Broadway Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Broadway
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3300
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3300
Grades: 9
| 422 students
Rank: #77.
Thomas K Beecher School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 Sullivan St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3500
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3500
Grades: 3-6
| 366 students
Rank: n/an/a
Diven School
Magnet School
1115 Hall St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3700
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3700
Grades: PK-2
| 326 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fassett Elementary School
Magnet School
309 W Thurston St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3900
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3900
Grades: PK-2
| 335 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pine City School
Magnet School
1551 Pennsylvania Ave
Pine City, NY 14871
(607) 735-3800
Pine City, NY 14871
(607) 735-3800
Grades: PK-2
| 343 students
Rank: n/an/a
Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
409 Riverside Ave
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3850
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3850
Grades: PK-2
| 371 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elmira City School District?
Elmira City School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,400 students.
What is the rank of Elmira City School District?
Elmira City School District is ranked #978 out of 1,017 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elmira City School District?
69% of Elmira City School District students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elmira City School District?
Elmira City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Elmira City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,402 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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