Diven School serves 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Diven School's student population of 326 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Diven School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)35-39%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)30-34%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
20%
16%
White
61%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Diven School often compared to?
Diven Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% NY state average).
How many students attend Diven School?
326 students attend Diven School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Diven School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Diven School?
Diven School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Diven School offer ?
Diven School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Diven School part of?
Diven School is part of Elmira City School District.
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