Elma’s public schools outscore 81% of New York districts
In Elma, 63% of tested students are proficient in math, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Elma, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 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 68% 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.
Elma’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 53% and math 63% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $25,150 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Iroquois Middle School, then Iroquois 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 Elma’s grade
A−: better than 81% of New York school districts, #106 of 755 New York towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Elma, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Elma
Elma Primary School
Grades PK–3 · 260 students · 12:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Elma
Iroquois Intermediate School
Grades 4–5 · 301 students · 12:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Elma
Iroquois Intermediate School
Grades 4–5 · 301 students · 12:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Elma
Iroquois Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 628 students · 11:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Elma
Iroquois Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 628 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Elma’s public schools are run by Iroquois Central School District, which also serves Marilla and Wales. Parts of Elma (3% and 3% of its land) are served by East Aurora Union Free and Orchard Park 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.
Above the state in reading
Elma vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Elma’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Elma | A− | Iroquois Central |
| Aurora | A− | East Aurora Union Free |
| Marilla | A− | Iroquois Central PK–12 · Alden Central K–12 |
| Lancaster | A− | Lancaster Central |
| West Seneca | B | West Seneca Central |
Every school in Elma
4 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 Elma’s schools
Are Elma’s schools good?
By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Elma children attend outscore 81% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #106 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 83%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Elma in?
Iroquois Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,073 students in 6 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Elma are served by East Aurora Union Free and Orchard Park Central.
Where do Elma kids go to high school?
Iroquois Senior High School, with 628 students; its own test results earn an A+.
What is Elma’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in Iroquois Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Elma spend per student?
$25,150 in Iroquois Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Elma 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.