- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elmira, NY
Broadway Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Broadway Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361056000810
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Broadway Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Elmira · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Broadway Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Broadway Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Elmira, NY.
School address
District: Elmira City School District · New York
NCES ID 361056000810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Broadway Elementary School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.2 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 361056000810 · Elmira, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 15.2:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Elmira High School (1,273 students)
Broadway Elementary School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.2 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Broadway Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elmira High Sc
Elmira High School
1,273 students
- Ernie Davis Ac
Ernie Davis Academy
844 students
- Hendy Avenue S 391
Hendy Avenue School
391 students
- Parley Coburn 391
Parley Coburn School
391 students
- Broadway Acade 379
Broadway Academy
379 students
- This school 364
Broadway Elementary School
364 students
What this shows Broadway Elementary School reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Broadway Elementary School compares
Broadway Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 10% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,583
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.7%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, Broadway Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Elmira City School District reports $22,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Broadway Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ernie Davis Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hendy Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parley Coburn School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadway Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Broadway Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~364 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Broadway Elementary School
How many students attend Broadway Elementary School?
Broadway Elementary School has 364 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elmira, NY. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broadway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Broadway Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 29% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Broadway Elementary School?
62.1% of students at Broadway Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Broadway Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Broadway Elementary School is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Elmira, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Broadway Elementary School?
Broadway Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Broadway Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Elmira?
By Resource Investment Index, Broadway Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Elmira, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Elmira on the city page.
What other schools are in Elmira City School District?
Besides Broadway Elementary School, Elmira City School District also operates Elmira High School (1,273 students), Ernie Davis Academy (844 students), and Hendy Avenue School (391 students). See the Elmira City School District district page for the complete list.