Needs Improvement
#4631 of 4,742 schools in NY
Finn Academy: an Elmira Charter School
Elementary School · Finn Academy: an Elmira Charter School · Elmira, NY
A charter elementary school in Elmira, NY where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.
610 LAKE ST, Elmira, NY 14901
- Math 31% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Finn Academy: an Elmira Charter School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2021, to 34% in 2022, across a 2-year record (2021–2022).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2021-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2021-2022)
Based on 10 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
0.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Finn Academy: an Elmira Charter 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 70Very Walkable
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,711/100K
Powered by
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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas K Beecher SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.2 | 3–6 | 0.5 mi | 344 | Compare → |
| Diven SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–2 | 0.7 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Riverside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | PK–2 | 0.9 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Parley Coburn SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 3–6 | 1.2 mi | 410 | 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.
Finn Academy: an Elmira Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,567NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Finn Academy: an Elmira Charter School is listed in FINN ACADEMY: AN ELMIRA CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Finn Academy: an Elmira Charter School
Finn Academy: an Elmira Charter School is a public elementary school in Elmira, NY, part of Finn Academy: an Elmira Charter School, serving approximately 394 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #4,631 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Finn Academy: an Elmira Charter School
What grades does Finn Academy: an Elmira Charter School serve?
Finn Academy: an Elmira Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Finn Academy: an Elmira Charter School?
Finn Academy: an Elmira Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Finn Academy: an Elmira Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Finn Academy: an Elmira Charter School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Finn Academy: an Elmira Charter School rank in NY?
Finn Academy: an Elmira Charter School ranks #4,631 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Finn Academy: an Elmira Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Finn Academy: an Elmira Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Finn Academy: an Elmira Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Finn Academy: an Elmira Charter School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022).
Is Finn Academy: an Elmira Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Finn Academy: an Elmira Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Finn Academy: an Elmira Charter School a Title I school?
No, Finn Academy: an Elmira Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Finn Academy: an Elmira Charter School?
0.8% of students at Finn Academy: an Elmira Charter 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 394
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Chemung County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (607) 737-8040
- 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 · 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 14901; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2021-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
- Best Public Schools in New York 2026: Top Districts from NYC to the Suburbsbest schools
- Best Schools in New York, NY — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best States for Public Schools in 2026: A Complete Rankingdata insights
- Charter Schools vs Public Schools: What the Data Actually Shows (2026)school choice
- Student-Teacher Ratio by State: Complete 2026 Rankingsdata insights
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.