Cohen Elementary School
Tel:
(607)734-7132
- Cohen Elementary School serves 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 56%.
School Overview
- Cohen Elementary School's student population of 518 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 518 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cohen Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cohen Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #2785 out of 4,239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 9% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 89% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.38 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Elmira Heights Central School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cohen Elementary School is Thomas A Edison High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Cohen Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Elmira Cohen Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 206 students
0.0 miles
100 Robinwood Ave
Elmira, NY 14903
(607)734-5078 0.0 6-8 206 - Elmira Thomas A Edison High School Grades: 9-12 | 301 students
0.4 miles
2083 College Ave
Elmira, NY 14903
(607)733-5604 0.4 9-12 301 - Elmira Fassett Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 389 students
0.8 miles
309 W Thurston St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607)735-3900 0.8 PK-2 389 - Elmira Diven School Grades: PK-2 | 418 students
1.7 miles
1115 Hall St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607)735-3700 1.7 PK-2 418 - Elmira Ernie Davis Academy Grades: 8-9 | 858 students
1.8 miles
933 Hoffman St
Elmira, NY 14905
(607)735-3100 1.8 8-9 858
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