An equity score of 39/100 ranks Elmira Heights Central School District #577 of 931 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.
At $21,123 per pupil, Elmira Heights Central School District ranks #851 of 986 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.
1,084
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$21,123
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types
District-Level NCES Analysis
Elmira Heights Central School District operates 3 public schools serving 1,084 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Chemung County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,123 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 986 New York districts by per-pupil spending. See how New York compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 30.8% local, 58.6% state, and 10.5% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 39/100, ranked #577 of 931 in New York against a state average of 45, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.
a 284.8:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 84.7% White, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.9% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Cohen Middle School, with a diversity index of 31.5/100.
Its largest campus is Cohen Elementary School, enrolling 443 students (44% of the district's total enrollment).
Cohen Elementary School accounts for 40.9% of all Elmira Heights Central School District student enrollment
That dominant concentration means Elmira Heights Central School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.
Elmira Heights Central School District reports 52.6% free-lunch eligibility
The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.
Elmira Heights Central School District student-counselor ratio is 285:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts
student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Elmira Heights Central School District is typically wider than the Elmira Heights Central School District-aggregate figure suggests.
Elmira Heights Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 19.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Elmira Heights Central School District is typically wider than the Elmira Heights Central School District-aggregate figure suggests.
Comparisons are relative to Elmira Heights Central School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.
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How many schools are in Elmira Heights Central School District?
Elmira Heights Central School District has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,084 students.
How much does Elmira Heights Central School District spend per student?
Elmira Heights Central School District spends $21,123 per student. The district has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #577 in New York.
What is the demographic composition of Elmira Heights Central School District?
Elmira Heights Central School District students are 84.7% White, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.9% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Elmira Heights Central School District?
Elmira Heights Central School District has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #577 out of 931 districts in New York.