Arthur W. Booth School serves 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
477 students
Showing 1995–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 1995–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 1995–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 1994–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
31%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
15%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
39%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1995–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Arthur W. Booth School?
477 students attend Arthur W. Booth School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Arthur W. Booth School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arthur W. Booth School?
Arthur W. Booth School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Arthur W. Booth School offer ?
Arthur W. Booth School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Arthur W. Booth School part of?
Arthur W. Booth School is part of Elmira City School District.
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