Enrollment
338
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elmira, NY
Thomas K Beecher School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas K Beecher School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361056000825
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas K Beecher School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Elmira · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas K Beecher School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas K Beecher School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Elmira, NY.
School address
District: Elmira City School District · New York
NCES ID 361056000825 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas K Beecher School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas K Beecher School
Thomas K Beecher School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Elmira, New York, enrolling 338 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 338 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 859 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #468.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Two or More (20%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.7% 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.
Discipline events run high: 99 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 338 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Elmira City School District also operates Elmira High School (1,273 students) and Ernie Davis Academy (844 students) alongside Thomas K Beecher 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 Thomas K Beecher School compares
Thomas K Beecher 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in New York - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.7%
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 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.3 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 56.2%
Two or More 19.5%
African American 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Thomas K Beecher 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 Thomas K Beecher 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 Thomas K Beecher 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hendy Avenue School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parley Coburn School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadway Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas K Beecher 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 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 (~338 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas K Beecher School
How many students attend Thomas K Beecher School?
Thomas K Beecher School has 338 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elmira, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas K Beecher School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas K Beecher School is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas K Beecher School?
82.8% of students at Thomas K Beecher School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas K Beecher School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas K Beecher School is White at 56.2% of enrollment, in Elmira, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas K Beecher School?
Thomas K Beecher School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Thomas K Beecher School rank among elementary schools in Elmira?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas K Beecher School ranks #2 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 Thomas K Beecher School a good school?
Thomas K Beecher School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Thomas K Beecher 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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