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#3402 of 4,742 schools in NY
Cohen Elementary School
Elementary School · Elmira Heights Central School District · Elmira Heights, NY
An Elmira Heights Central School District elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 ROBINWOOD AVE, Elmira Heights, NY 14903
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 29% proficient (2022)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cohen Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cohen Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low173/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,142
Median home value
$123,900
Median rent
$943/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14903; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fassett Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–2 | 0.8 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Diven SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–2 | 1.6 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Finn Academy: an Elmira Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | K–6 | 2.2 mi | 394 | Compare → |
| Thomas K Beecher SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.2 | 3–6 | 2.6 mi | 344 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Elmira Heights Central School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,911NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cohen Elementary School is listed in ELMIRA HEIGHTS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cohen Elementary School
Cohen Elementary School is a public elementary school in Elmira Heights, NY, part of Elmira Heights Central School District, serving approximately 488 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,402 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cohen Elementary School
What grades does Cohen Elementary School serve?
Cohen Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cohen Elementary School?
Cohen Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 488 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cohen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cohen Elementary School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cohen Elementary School rank in NY?
Cohen Elementary School ranks #3,402 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Cohen Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cohen Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cohen Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cohen Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cohen Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cohen Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cohen Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cohen Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cohen Elementary School?
46.3% of students at Cohen Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 488
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Chemung County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (607) 734-7132
- Area population (ZIP 14903)
- 7,140
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 14903; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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