Enrollment
844
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elmira, NY
Ernie Davis Academy
Federal NCES profile for Ernie Davis Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 361056000814
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ernie Davis Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 11
- public schools in Elmira · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 65.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ernie Davis Academy has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ernie Davis Academy ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Elmira, NY.
School address
District: Elmira City School District · New York
NCES ID 361056000814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ernie Davis Academy compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ernie Davis Academy
Ernie Davis Academy is a higher-need, large middle school in Elmira, New York, enrolling 844 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.5% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 844 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 457 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #300.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 422 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.6% 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.
Discipline events run high: 337 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 844 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Elmira City School District also operates Elmira High School (1,273 students) and Hendy Avenue School (391 students) alongside Ernie Davis Academy.
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 Ernie Davis Academy compares
Ernie Davis Academy 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.5% | ▲ 17% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 844 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
844
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New York - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 272 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.9 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 67.7%
African American 14.3%
Two or More 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Ernie Davis Academy is more 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 Ernie Davis Academy.
$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 Ernie Davis Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hendy Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parley Coburn School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadway Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ernie Davis Academy'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
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~844 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ernie Davis Academy
How many students attend Ernie Davis Academy?
Ernie Davis Academy has 844 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elmira, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ernie Davis Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ernie Davis Academy is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ernie Davis Academy?
65.5% of students at Ernie Davis Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ernie Davis Academy?
The largest demographic group at Ernie Davis Academy is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Elmira, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ernie Davis Academy?
Ernie Davis Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Ernie Davis Academy rank among public schools in Elmira?
By Resource Investment Index, Ernie Davis Academy ranks #4 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.
Is Ernie Davis Academy a good school?
Ernie Davis Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Ernie Davis Academy, Elmira City School District also operates Elmira High School (1,273 students), Hendy Avenue School (391 students), and Parley Coburn School (391 students). See the Elmira City School District district page for the complete list.
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