- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Ernie Davis Academy held near 797 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 70.5 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 361056000814 · Elmira, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
844 enr · 12.1:1 · 65.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Elmira High School (1,273 students)
Ernie Davis Academy held near 797 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 70.5 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ernie Davis Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elmira High Sc
Elmira High School
1,273 students
- This school
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 Ernie Davis Academy reports 844 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ernie Davis Academy compares
Ernie Davis Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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 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 (~844 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 802 (2022-23) → 797 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.