- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elmira, NY
Elmira High School
Federal NCES profile for Elmira High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361056000824
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elmira High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #6 of 11
- public schools in Elmira · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Elmira High 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, Elmira High School ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Elmira, NY.
School address
District: Elmira City School District · New York
NCES ID 361056000824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Elmira High School held near 1,255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 66.4 → 60.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 361056000824 · Elmira, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,273 enr · 19.3:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Ernie Davis Academy (844 students)
Elmira High School held near 1,255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 66.4 → 60.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Elmira High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Riverside Elem 375
Riverside Elementary
375 students
What this shows Elmira High School reports 1,273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elmira High School compares
Elmira High 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 64% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 12% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,273 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,273
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 64% 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
49.2%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 121 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.8%
Two or More 13.4%
African American 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Elmira High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Elmira High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernie Davis Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hendy Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parley Coburn School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broadway Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elmira High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elmira High School
How many students attend Elmira High School?
Elmira High School has 1,273 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elmira, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,249 (2022-23) → 1,255 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmira High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmira High School is 19.3:1, which is 64% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elmira High School?
62.8% of students at Elmira High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elmira High School?
The largest demographic group at Elmira High School is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Elmira, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elmira High School?
Elmira High 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 Elmira High School rank among public schools in Elmira?
By Resource Investment Index, Elmira High School ranks #6 of 11 public 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 public schools in Elmira on the city page.
What other schools are in Elmira City School District?
Besides Elmira High School, Elmira City School District also operates Ernie Davis Academy (844 students), Hendy Avenue School (391 students), and Parley Coburn School (391 students). See the Elmira City School District district page for the complete list.