Top Rankings
Elba Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 429 students in Elba Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Elba Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
429 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elba Central School District, which is ranked #571 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#542 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)40%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
15%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
82%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,869 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,758 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,869
$31,307
Spending / Student
$31,758
$32,183
Best Elba Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elba Junior-senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
57 S Main St
Elba, NY 14058
(585) 757-9967
Elba, NY 14058
(585) 757-9967
Grades: 7-12
| 183 students
Rank: #22.
Elba Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
57 S Main St
Elba, NY 14058
(585) 757-9967
Elba, NY 14058
(585) 757-9967
Grades: PK-6
| 246 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elba Central School District?
Elba Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 429 students.
What is the rank of Elba Central School District?
Elba Central School District is ranked #571 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elba Central School District?
82% of Elba Central School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elba Central School District?
Elba Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Elba Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,758 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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