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#4541 of 4,742 schools in NY
Fassett Elementary School
Elementary School · Elmira City School District · Elmira, NY
An Elmira City School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
309 W THURSTON ST, Elmira, NY 14901
- Math 52% proficient (2011)
- Reading 47% proficient (2011)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fassett Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2011 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 28 points since 2009, to 50% in 2011, across a 3-year record (2009–2011).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2011) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2011)
Based on 6 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fassett 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,711/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elmira), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,524
Median home value
$90,300
Median rent
$835/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
53.2%
Poverty rate
28%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 488 | Compare → |
| Diven SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–2 | 0.9 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Finn Academy: an Elmira Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 394 | Compare → |
| Pine City SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–2 | Not available | 334 | 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 City School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 11
- District spending per student
- $23,052NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fassett Elementary School is listed in ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fassett Elementary School
Fassett Elementary School is a public elementary school in Elmira, NY, part of Elmira City School District, serving approximately 305 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,541 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fassett Elementary School
What grades does Fassett Elementary School serve?
Fassett Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Fassett Elementary School?
Fassett Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fassett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fassett Elementary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fassett Elementary School rank in NY?
Fassett Elementary School ranks #4,541 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Fassett Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fassett Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Fassett Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fassett Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Is Fassett Elementary School a charter school?
No, Fassett Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fassett Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Fassett Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fassett Elementary School?
65.9% of students at Fassett 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Chemung County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.0%
- Phone
- (607) 735-3900
- Area population (ZIP 14901)
- 14,430
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 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 14901; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2011; directory SY 2023–24
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