- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Fassett Elementary School shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 361056000817 · Elmira, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 16.4:1 · 67.5% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Elmira High School (1,273 students)
Fassett Elementary School shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Fassett Elementary 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 295
Fassett Elementary School
295 students
What this shows Fassett Elementary School reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fassett Elementary School compares
Fassett Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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 (~295 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), down 30.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.