For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,051 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.
51±¬ÁÏs in Elmira Heights Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
1,051 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elmira Heights Central School District, which is ranked #859 of all 1,009 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.
Overall District Rank
#865 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
78%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
4%
30%
% Black
4%
16%
% White
84%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,338 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,245 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,338
$31,307
Spending / Student
$20,245
$32,183
Best Elmira Heights Central School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas A Edison High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2083 College Ave
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 733-5604
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 733-5604
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Cohen Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Robinwood Ave
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 734-5078
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 734-5078
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Cohen Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Robinwood Ave
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 734-7132
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 734-7132
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elmira Heights Central School District?
Elmira Heights Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,051 students.
What is the rank of Elmira Heights Central School District?
Elmira Heights Central School District is ranked #859 out of 1,009 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?
84% of Elmira Heights Central School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
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 $20,245 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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