Enrollment
295
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elmira, NY
Fassett Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fassett Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361056000817
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fassett Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Elmira · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fassett Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fassett Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Elmira, NY.
School address
District: Elmira City School District · New York
NCES ID 361056000817 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fassett Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fassett Elementary School
Fassett Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Elmira, New York, enrolling 295 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.4:1 is larger than about 93% of New York schools and 39% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 295 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 470 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #427, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.2% 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.
Elmira City School District also operates Elmira High School (1,273 students) and Ernie Davis Academy (844 students) alongside Fassett Elementary School.
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 Fassett Elementary School compares
Fassett Elementary School 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 20% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in New York - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
71.2%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 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 52.5%
African American 25.8%
Two or More 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Fassett Elementary School 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 Fassett Elementary School.
$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 Fassett Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ernie Davis Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hendy Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parley Coburn School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadway Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fassett Elementary School'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
- 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
Similar other 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 (~295 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Fassett Elementary School
How many students attend Fassett Elementary School?
Fassett Elementary School has 295 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elmira, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fassett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fassett Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 39% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fassett Elementary School?
67.5% of students at Fassett Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fassett Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fassett Elementary School is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Elmira, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fassett Elementary School?
Fassett Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fassett Elementary School rank among schools in Elmira?
By Resource Investment Index, Fassett Elementary School ranks #2 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.
Is Fassett Elementary School a good school?
Fassett Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. 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 Fassett Elementary 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.
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