Elmira Heights Central School District

2083 College Ave
Elmira Heights, NY 14903-1652
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,015 students in Elmira Heights Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Elmira Heights Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,806 Schools
# Students
1,015 Students
2,500,934 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
218,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Elmira Heights Central School District, which is ranked #858 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 85% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#865 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
37%
52%
33%
49%
75%
78%
85%
87%
(2022-23)
27.6%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
4%
31%
% Black
4%
15%
% White
85%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,130 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,963 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,130
$31,405
Spending / Student
$20,963
$32,283

Best Elmira Heights Central School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas A Edison High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2083 College Ave
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 733-5604
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Cohen Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Robinwood Ave
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 734-5078
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Cohen Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Robinwood Ave
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 734-7132
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Elmira Heights Central School District?
Elmira Heights Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,015 students.
What is the rank of Elmira Heights Central School District?
Elmira Heights Central School District is ranked #858 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmira Heights Central School District?
85% of Elmira Heights Central School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elmira Heights Central School District?
Elmira Heights Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Elmira Heights Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,963 is less than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,015 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 85% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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