- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elmira, NY
Diven School
Federal NCES profile for Diven School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361056000816
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Diven School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Elmira · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Diven School has class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Diven School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Elmira, NY.
School address
District: Elmira City School District · New York
NCES ID 361056000816 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Diven School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 361056000816 · Elmira, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 19.1:1 · 54.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Elmira High School (1,273 students)
Diven School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Diven 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 325
Diven School
325 students
What this shows Diven School reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Diven School compares
Diven 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 62% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▼ 3% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 62% above state mean
Top 97% in New York - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.2%
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 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.5%
Two or More 19.7%
African American 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Diven School is more 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 Diven School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ernie Davis Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hendy Avenue School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parley Coburn School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broadway Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Diven 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 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 (~325 students)
Frequently asked questions about Diven School
How many students attend Diven School?
Diven School has 325 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elmira, NY. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Diven School?
The student-teacher ratio at Diven School is 19.1:1, which is 62% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Diven School?
54.6% of students at Diven School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Diven School?
The largest demographic group at Diven School is White at 53.5% of enrollment, in Elmira, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Diven School?
Diven School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Diven School rank among schools in Elmira?
By Resource Investment Index, Diven School ranks #1 of 3 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 schools in Elmira on the city page.
What other schools are in Elmira City School District?
Besides Diven 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.