Enrollment
364
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Broadway Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Broadway Elementary School
Broadway Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Elmira, New York, enrolling 364 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.2:1 is larger than about 88% of New York schools and 29% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.1% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 364 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 639 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #416.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 364 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Elmira City School District also operates Elmira High School (1,273 students) and Ernie Davis Academy (844 students) alongside Broadway Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Broadway Elementary School compares
Broadway Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,544
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elmira City School District, which includes Broadway Elementary School.
$21,544
Per student
-18%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 59.9%
Federal 20.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~364 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Broadway Elementary School a good school?
Broadway Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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