Serving 183 students in grades 7-12, Elba Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elba Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Elba Junior-senior High School's student population of 183 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Elba Junior-senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elba Junior-senior High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1411 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
17%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
82%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elba Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Elba Junior-senior High School is ranked #1411 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Elba Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Elba Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Byron-bergen Junior/senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elba Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Elba Junior-senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Elba Junior-senior High School?
183 students attend Elba Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Elba Junior-senior High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elba Junior-senior High School?
Elba Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Elba Junior-senior High School offer ?
Elba Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Elba Junior-senior High School part of?
Elba Junior-senior High School is part of Elba Central School District.
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