- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elmira Heights, NY
Cohen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cohen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361059000828
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cohen Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Elmira Heights · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- students per teacher
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cohen Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cohen Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Elmira Heights, NY.
School address
District: Elmira Heights Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361059000828 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Cohen Elementary School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.6 → 44.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 361059000828 · Elmira Heights, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 10.1:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas a Edison High School (321 students)
Cohen Elementary School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.6 → 44.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Cohen Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cohen Elementary School
443 students
- Thomas a Ediso
Thomas a Edison High School
321 students
- Cohen Middle S
Cohen Middle School
251 students
What this shows Cohen Elementary School reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cohen Elementary School compares
Cohen 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 2% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in New York - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$21,123
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Cohen Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Elmira Heights Central School District reports $21,123 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cohen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas a Edison High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cohen Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cohen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide other 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 (~443 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cohen Elementary School
How many students attend Cohen Elementary School?
Cohen Elementary School has 443 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elmira Heights, NY. CCD year-over-year: 494 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cohen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cohen Elementary School is 10.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cohen Elementary School?
57.1% of students at Cohen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cohen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cohen Elementary School is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Elmira Heights, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cohen Elementary School?
Cohen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Cohen Elementary School rank among public schools in Elmira Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Cohen Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Elmira Heights, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Elmira Heights Central School District?
Besides Cohen Elementary School, Elmira Heights Central School District also operates Thomas a Edison High School (321 students) and Cohen Middle School (251 students). See the Elmira Heights Central School District district page for the complete list.