Elmira City School District
School District · Elmira, New York
Avg Rating
3.5
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,440
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Avg Rating
3.5
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,440
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Evaluating Elmira City School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Elmira City School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Elmira High School
Elmira · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Broadway Elementary School
Elmira · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pine City School
Pine City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New York rank
#614 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.7
below New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,052
$4,728 vs New York median
District size
5,440 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
Elmira City School District ranks #614 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Elmira City School District's schools with real test data average 3.5/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Elmira High School (7.4/10), Broadway Elementary School (5.4/10), and Pine City School (3.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.4/10 despite 60% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Elmira City School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Elmira City School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmira High School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Broadway Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Pine City School | 3.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Fassett Elementary School | 3.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Parley Coburn School | 3.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Broadway Academy | 3.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Diven School | 2.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Ernie Davis Academy | 2.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Riverside Elementary | 2.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Hendy Avenue School | 2.3 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Elmira City School District
Elmira City School District is a Elmira, New York school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 5,440 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. District-level spending was $23,052 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 3.5/10, Elmira City School District has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Elmira High School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Elmira City School District students show an average math proficiency of 35.8% and ELA proficiency of 38.0%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Elmira City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Elmira City School District with test data.
Schools in Elmira City School District
11 schoolsElementary Schools8
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Elmira
- Total Enrollment
- 5,440
- Teachers (FTE)
- 351
- District spending per student
- $23,052NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 23.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Elmira City School District?
Elmira City School District has 11 schools in total — 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Elmira City School District?
The average composite rating for Elmira City School District is 3.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Elmira City School District?
Elmira City School District's district-level spending was $23,052 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Elmira City School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Elmira City School District is 15.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Elmira City School District?
Elmira High School is the highest-rated school in Elmira City School District with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Elmira City School District?
Across schools in Elmira City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Elmira City School District compare to other districts in New York?
Elmira City School District has an average school rating of 3.5/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 3.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.0%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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