Elba’s public schools score below 57% of New York districts on tests and graduation
On the state reading tests, 42% of Elba’s students scored proficient, below the New York average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving Elba, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Elba’s schools, in brief
Above the state in math, below in reading
Reading proficiency is 42% and math 47% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $24,573 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 7 the district’s path is Elba Junior-Senior High School. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Elba’s grade
C+: better than 43% of New York school districts. Test scores are below the New York average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Elba, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Elba
Elba Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 225 students · 8:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Elba
Elba Junior-Senior High School
Grades 7–12 · 185 students · 6:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Elba
Elba Junior-Senior High School
Grades 7–12 · 185 students · 6:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Elba
Elba Junior-Senior High School
Grades 7–12 · 185 students · 6:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Elba
Elba Junior-Senior High School
Grades 7–12 · 185 students · 6:1 students per teacher
Elba’s public schools are run by Elba Central School District, which also serves Elba. Parts of Elba (2% of its land) are served by Byron-Bergen Central instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Elba vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Elba’s borders.
Every school in Elba
2 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Elba’s schools
Are Elba’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Elba children attend score below 57% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 40%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Elba in?
Elba Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 410 students in 2 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Elba are served by Byron-Bergen Central.
How much does Elba spend per student?
$24,573 in Elba Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Elba families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.