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ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

New York · Public School District
11
Schools
5,400
Students
$27,025
Per-Pupil Spend
+88% nat'l
65.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+14pp vs nat'l
72.0%
Graduation Rate
-14.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in New York serving 5,400 students across 11 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 72.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $27,025 is above average for a US public school district. 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools8 schools
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
ERNIE DAVIS ACADEMY07–08802
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
ELMIRA HIGH SCHOOL10–121,249
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
BROADWAY ACADEMY09–09422
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$27,025+88% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
20%
State
59.9%
Local (property tax)
19.8%
Federal
20.3%

State funding accounts for 60% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
5,400
Students
66%
Free Lunch
$27K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate72.0%
Opportunity Score42/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $27,025 per pupil — 88% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 72.0%, graduation is 14.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
66% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
20% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT has 11 public schools, serving a total of 5,400 students.
What is the graduation rate for ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 72.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $27,025 per pupil — 88% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
66% of students in ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.

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