- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Parley Coburn School held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 361056004387 · Elmira, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 15:1 · 84.4% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Elmira High School (1,273 students)
Parley Coburn School held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Parley Coburn 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
- This school 391
Parley Coburn School
391 students
- Hendy Avenue S 391
Hendy Avenue School
391 students
- Broadway Acade 379
Broadway Academy
379 students
- Riverside Elem 375
Riverside Elementary
375 students
What this shows Parley Coburn School reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parley Coburn School compares
Parley Coburn School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~391 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.