Elmira City School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 11 public schools in Elmira City School District, serving 6,023 students.
- Public school in Elmira City School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
- The top ranked public schools in Elmira City School District are Elmira High School, Hendy Avenue School and Broadway Elementary School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is more than the New York public school average of 13:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Elmira City School District |
| School District Website | http://www.elmiracityschools.com |
| School District Phone Number | (607)735-3010 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NY) |
| # of Schools | 11 Schools | 4,796 Schools |
| # of Students | 6,023 Students | 2,697,340 Students |
| # of Teachers | 409 Teachers | 204,832 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
District Comparison
- Elmira City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 777 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 66% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (NY) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 47% |
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| Graduation Rate | 66% | 82% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.71 |
| # of American Indian Students | 8 Students | 18,915 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 23 Students | 250,784 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 9% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 169 Students | 726,968 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 3% | 27% |
| # of Black Students | 826 Students | 462,099 Students |
| % Black Students | 14% | 17% |
| # of White Students | 4,371 Students | 1,167,330 Students |
| % White Students | 73% | 43% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 4 Students | 6,859 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 622 Students | 64,385 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 10% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 280 | 51,929 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 479 | 192,603 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 464 | 196,765 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 407 | 197,986 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 463 | 200,330 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 441 | 201,696 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 454 | 202,891 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 442 | 199,155 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 453 | 197,065 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 411 | 198,053 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 425 | 218,199 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 439 | 211,573 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 434 | 194,547 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 419 | 193,423 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 12 | 41,125 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $18,214 in this school district is less than the state average of $32,776. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $21,237 is less than the state average of $34,144. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NY) |
| Total Revenue | $124 MM | $29 MM |
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| Spending | $145 MM | $30 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $18,214 | $32,776 |
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| Spending / Student | $21,237 | $34,144 |
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Elmira City School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Broadway Academy Math: 18% | Reading: 22%
Rank: Bottom 50%1000 Broadway
Elmira, NY 14904
(607)735-3300
Grades: 7 | 454 students
- Broadway Elementary School Math: 26% | Reading: 18%
Rank: Bottom 50%1000 Broadway
Elmira, NY 14904
(607)735-3600
Grades: 3-6 | 442 students
- Elmira High School Math: 86% | Reading: 93%
Rank: Top 20%777 S Main St
Elmira, NY 14904
(607)735-3201
Grades: 10-12 | 1295 students
- Ernie Davis Academy Math: 18% | Reading: 22%
Rank: Bottom 50%933 Hoffman St
Elmira, NY 14905
(607)735-3100
Grades: 8-9 | 838 students
- Fassett Elementary School309 W Thurston St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607)735-3900
Grades: PK-2 | 387 students
- Hendy Avenue School Math: 27% | Reading: 23%
Rank: Bottom 50%110 Hendy Ave
Elmira, NY 14905
(607)735-3750
Grades: 3-6 | 472 students
- Parley Coburn School Math: 23% | Reading: 17%
Rank: Bottom 50%216 Mt Zoar St
Elmira, NY 14904
(607)735-3650
Grades: 3-6 | 502 students
- Riverside Elementary School409 Riverside Ave
Elmira, NY 14904
(607)735-3850
Grades: PK-2 | 438 students
- Thomas K Beecher School Math: 11% | Reading: 13%
Rank: Bottom 50%310 Sullivan St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607)735-3500
Grades: 3-6 | 389 students
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