- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Thomas K Beecher School shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 361056000825 · Elmira, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 12.5:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Elmira High School (1,273 students)
Thomas K Beecher School shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Thomas K Beecher 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 338
Thomas K Beecher School
338 students
What this shows Thomas K Beecher School reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas K Beecher School compares
Thomas K Beecher 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 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 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 (~338 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), down 22.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.