- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elmira Heights, NY
Cohen Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cohen Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 361059002828
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cohen Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Elmira Heights · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cohen Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cohen Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Elmira Heights, NY.
School address
District: Elmira Heights Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361059002828 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Cohen Middle School grew from 230 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (+9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 361059002828 · Elmira Heights, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 10.5:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Cohen Elementary School (443 students)
Cohen Middle School grew from 230 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (+9.6%). Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Cohen Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cohen Elementa
Cohen Elementary School
443 students
- Thomas a Ediso
Thomas a Edison High School
321 students
- This school
Cohen Middle School
251 students
What this shows Cohen Middle School reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cohen Middle School compares
Cohen Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▼ 12% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in New York - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.1%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Cohen Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohen Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cohen Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~251 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cohen Middle School
How many students attend Cohen Middle School?
Cohen Middle School has 251 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elmira Heights, NY. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cohen Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cohen Middle School is 10.5:1, which is 11% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 33% 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 Middle School?
49.6% of students at Cohen Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cohen Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cohen Middle School is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Elmira Heights, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cohen Middle School?
Cohen Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Elmira Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Cohen Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School, Elmira Heights Central School District also operates Cohen Elementary School (443 students) and Thomas a Edison High School (321 students). See the Elmira Heights Central School District district page for the complete list.