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Chemung County Education: Which district had most students enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year?

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NY State Education Department Board of Regents Vice Chancellor Josephine Victoria Finn | New York State Education Department

NY State Education Department Board of Regents Vice Chancellor Josephine Victoria Finn | New York State Education Department

Elmira City School District had the highest enrollment among Chemung County school districts, welcoming 5,429 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the New York State Education Department.

Of all the students welcomed in the 2022-23 school year, 50.9% of them were boys, and 49% were girls.

Data also showed that the majority of students were white, making up 68.6% of Elmira City School District's total enrollment.

Among the four districts in Chemung County, Horseheads Central School District ranked second in enrollment numbers with 3,804 students, while Elmira Heights Central School District welcomed 1,047 students and ranked third in the 2022-23 school year.

Elmira City School District roughly covers schools within Chemung County and has a main office in Elmira.

In the previous school year, Elmira City School District also had the highest number of students among Chemung County districts.

In 2022, New York had roughly one teacher for every 12 students, which is lower than the national average of one teacher for every 16 students. A lower student-to-teacher ratio has been found to improve students' school performance.

Enrollment in Chemung County Over 12 Years
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Enrollment in Chemung County Districts During 2022-23 School Year
DistrictCity (main office)Total Enrollment
Elmira City School DistrictElmira5,429
Horseheads Central School DistrictHorseheads3,804
Elmira Heights Central School DistrictElmira Heights1,047
Finn Academy: An Elmira Charter SchoolElmira342

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