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Elmira City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,322 students in Elmira City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Elmira City School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
5,322 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
358 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elmira City School District, which is ranked #973 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 81% has increased from 68% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#981 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
78%
Graduation Rate
81%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)50.8%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
5%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
13%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
67%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,255 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,664 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$172 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$163 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$32,255
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$30,664
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Elmira City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elmira High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
777 S Main St
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3201
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3201
Gr: 10-12 | 1,273 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Broadway
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3600
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3600
Gr: 3-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Hendy Avenue School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 Hendy Ave
Elmira, NY 14905
(607) 735-3750
Elmira, NY 14905
(607) 735-3750
Gr: 3-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Ernie Davis Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
933 Hoffman St
Elmira, NY 14905
(607) 735-3100
Elmira, NY 14905
(607) 735-3100
Gr: 7-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Parley Coburn School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
216 Mt Zoar St
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3650
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3650
Gr: 3-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Broadway Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Broadway
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3300
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3300
Gr: 9 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Thomas K Beecher School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 Sullivan St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3500
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3500
Gr: 3-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
1115 Hall St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3700
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3700
Gr: PK-2 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
309 W Thurston St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3900
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 735-3900
Gr: PK-2 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
1551 Pennsylvania Ave
Pine City, NY 14871
(607) 735-3800
Pine City, NY 14871
(607) 735-3800
Gr: PK-2 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
409 Riverside Ave
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3850
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 735-3850
Gr: PK-2 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elmira City School District?
Elmira City School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,322 students.
What is the rank of Elmira City School District?
Elmira City School District is ranked #973 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elmira City School District?
67% of Elmira City School District students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elmira City School District?
Elmira City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Elmira City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,664 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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