Elmsford Union Free School District

98 S Goodwin Ave
Elmsford, NY 10523-3769
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Elmsford Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,001 students in Elmsford Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Elmsford Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
1,001 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Elmsford Union Free School District, which is ranked #670 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#655 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
38%
52%
48%
49%
71%
78%
92%
87.2%
(2022-23)
26%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
10%
% Hispanic
63%
31%
% Black
22%
15%
% White
6%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $38,279 is higher than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,288 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$38,279
$31,405
Spending / Student
$33,288
$32,283

Best Elmsford Union Free School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alice E Grady Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
45 Cobb Ln
Elmsford, NY 10523
(914) 592-8962
Gr: 2-6 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Alexander Hamilton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
98 S Goodwin Ave
Elmsford, NY 10523
(914) 592-7311
Gr: 7-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
22 S Hillside Ave
Elmsford, NY 10523
(914) 592-2092
Gr: K-1 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Elmsford Union Free School District?
Elmsford Union Free School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,001 students.
What is the rank of Elmsford Union Free School District?
Elmsford Union Free School District is ranked #670 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elmsford Union Free School District?
63% of Elmsford Union Free School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elmsford Union Free School District?
Elmsford Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Elmsford Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,288 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,001 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 71% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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