Photo: Stilfehler 19:28, 9 July 2007 (CEST) · CC BY-SA 1.0Elmira’s public schools score below 93% of New York districts on tests and graduation
Reading proficiency in Elmira’s districts is 23%, below the New York average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving Elmira, 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 90% 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.
Elmira’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 771 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Elmira’s, its schools beat 1%, lower than their 7% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 23% of tested students were proficient in reading and 23% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 90% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
79% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $23,921 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle, one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 3 the district’s path is Hendy Avenue School, then Ernie Davis Academy, then Elmira 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 Elmira’s grade
D: better than 7% of New York school districts, #729 of 755 New York towns. Both inputs trail the New York average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Elmira, with each school’s own grade.
3rd grade in Elmira
Hendy Avenue School
Grades 3–6 · 391 students · 16:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Elmira
Hendy Avenue School
Grades 3–6 · 391 students · 16:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Elmira
Hendy Avenue School
Grades 3–6 · 391 students · 16:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Elmira
Hendy Avenue School
Grades 3–6 · 391 students · 16:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Elmira
Ernie Davis Academy
Grades 7–8 · 844 students · 13:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Elmira
Ernie Davis Academy
Grades 7–8 · 844 students · 13:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Elmira
Broadway Academy
Grades 9 · 379 students · 11:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Elmira
Elmira High School
Grades 10–12 · 1,273 students · 22:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Elmira
Elmira High School
Grades 10–12 · 1,273 students · 22:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Elmira
Elmira High School
Grades 10–12 · 1,273 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Elmira’s public schools are run by Elmira City School District, which also serves Ashland, Baldwin, Elmira and Southport and others. Parts of Elmira (15% of its land) are served by Elmira Heights 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
Elmira vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Elmira’s borders.
Every school in Elmira
10 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 Elmira’s schools
Are Elmira’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Elmira children attend score below 93% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade, #729 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 1%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Elmira in?
Elmira City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 5,322 students in 11 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Elmira are served by Elmira Heights Central.
Where do Elmira kids go to high school?
Elmira High School, with 1,273 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is Elmira’s graduation rate?
79% of the class of 2023 in Elmira City School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Elmira spend per student?
$23,921 in Elmira City School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Elmira families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Elmira → They have their own page.
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.