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#742 of 992 private schools in NY

Holy Family Elementary School

Elementary School · Elmira, NY

A private elementary school in Elmira, NY serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

Private

421 FULTON ST, Elmira, NY 14904

  • 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B6.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.8 / 10
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Diversity Index10%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.6 / 10
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Enrollment92
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NY

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Holy Family 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 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$54,563

Median home value

$87,200

Median rent

$1,005/mo

College educated

17.2%

Homeownership

64%

Poverty rate

20.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14904; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White94.6%
Black4.3%
Asian1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Holy Family Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3privatePK–60.0 mi92Compare →
Parley Coburn SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.13–60.1 mi410Compare →
Riverside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified2.4PK–20.8 mi377Compare →
Broadway Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.43–61.3 mi363Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Holy Family Elementary School is listed in Elmira, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Holy Family Elementary School

Holy Family Elementary School is a private elementary school in Elmira, NY, serving approximately 92 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #742 of 992 private schools in NY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holy Family Elementary School

What grades does Holy Family Elementary School serve?

Holy Family Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Holy Family Elementary School?

Holy Family Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 92 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Family Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Family Elementary School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holy Family Elementary School rank in NY?

Holy Family Elementary School ranks #742 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Holy Family Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Family Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Holy Family Elementary School a private school?

Yes, Holy Family Elementary School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Holy Family Elementary School a religious school?

Holy Family Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
92
Gender Split
71% M / 29% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Chemung County
Area population (ZIP 14904)
14,276
Area average commute
19.2 min
Area median age
39.4
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 14904; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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