- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elmira Heights, NY
Thomas a Edison High School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas a Edison High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361059000830
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas a Edison High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Elmira Heights · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas a Edison High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas a Edison High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Elmira Heights, NY.
School address
District: Elmira Heights Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361059000830 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Thomas a Edison High School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 361059000830 · Elmira Heights, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 12.3:1 · 48.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Cohen Elementary School (443 students)
Thomas a Edison High School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Thomas a Edison High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cohen Elementa
Cohen Elementary School
443 students
- This school
Thomas a Edison High School
321 students
- Cohen Middle S
Cohen Middle School
251 students
What this shows Thomas a Edison High School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas a Edison High School compares
Thomas a Edison High 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▼ 14% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,123
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.1%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 3.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Thomas a Edison High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Elmira Heights Central School District reports $21,123 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas a Edison High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohen Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cohen Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas a Edison High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high 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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas a Edison High School
How many students attend Thomas a Edison High School?
Thomas a Edison High School has 321 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elmira Heights, NY. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas a Edison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas a Edison High School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas a Edison High School?
48.6% of students at Thomas a Edison High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas a Edison High School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas a Edison High School is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Elmira Heights, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas a Edison High School?
Thomas a Edison High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Thomas a Edison High School rank among public schools in Elmira Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas a Edison High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Elmira Heights, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Elmira Heights Central School District?
Besides Thomas a Edison High School, Elmira Heights Central School District also operates Cohen Elementary School (443 students) and Cohen Middle School (251 students). See the Elmira Heights Central School District district page for the complete list.