Enrollment
391
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elmira, NY
Parley Coburn School
Federal NCES profile for Parley Coburn School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361056004387
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parley Coburn School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Elmira · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- large classes for New York
- 84.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Parley Coburn School has class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parley Coburn School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Elmira, NY.
School address
District: Elmira City School District · New York
NCES ID 361056004387 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parley Coburn School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parley Coburn School
Parley Coburn School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Elmira, New York, enrolling 391 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15:1 is larger than about 86% of New York schools and 27% 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 84.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 391 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 933 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #759, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Two or More (19%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 391 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.5% 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 Parley Coburn 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 Parley Coburn School compares
Parley Coburn 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.4% | ▲ 50% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 86% in New York - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
64.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 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 61.9%
Two or More 19.4%
African American 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Parley Coburn 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 Parley Coburn 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 Parley Coburn School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ernie Davis Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hendy Avenue School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadway Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parley Coburn 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
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary 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 (~391 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Parley Coburn School
How many students attend Parley Coburn School?
Parley Coburn School has 391 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elmira, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parley Coburn School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parley Coburn School is 15:1, which is 27% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parley Coburn School?
84.4% of students at Parley Coburn School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parley Coburn School?
The largest demographic group at Parley Coburn School is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in Elmira, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parley Coburn School?
Parley Coburn School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Parley Coburn School rank among elementary schools in Elmira?
By Resource Investment Index, Parley Coburn School ranks #3 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Elmira on the city page.
Is Parley Coburn School a good school?
Parley Coburn School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Parley Coburn 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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