For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,045 students in Elmira Heights Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Elmira Heights Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
3 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
1,045 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Elmira Heights Central School District, which is ranked #803 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 75-79% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#789 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
78%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.72
# American Indian Students
2 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
29%
# Black Students
40 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
4%
16%
# White Students
890 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
85%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
77 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
38
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
76
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
75
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
62
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
76
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
83
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
84
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
76
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
84
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
70
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
104
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
84
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
73
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
60
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,466 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,361 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,466
$31,353
Spending / Student
$20,361
$32,230
Best Elmira Heights Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas A Edison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2083 College Ave
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 733-5604
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 733-5604
Grades: 9-12
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Cohen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Robinwood Ave
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 734-7132
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 734-7132
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #33.
Cohen Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Robinwood Ave
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 734-5078
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 734-5078
Grades: 6-8
| 230 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elmira Heights Central School District?
Elmira Heights Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,045 students.
What is the rank of Elmira Heights Central School District?
Elmira Heights Central School District is ranked #803 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmira Heights Central School District?
85% of Elmira Heights Central School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elmira Heights Central School District?
Elmira Heights Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Elmira Heights Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,361 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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