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Chemung County Education: Which district had most students enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year?

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New York Commissioner of Education Dr. Betty A. Rosa | linkedin.com/in/betty-rosa

New York Commissioner of Education Dr. Betty A. Rosa | linkedin.com/in/betty-rosa

Elmira City School District had the highest enrollment among Chemung County school districts, welcoming 5,343 students during the 2023-24 school year, according to the New York State Education Department.

Of all the students welcomed in the 2023-24 school year, 51.2% of them were boys, and 48.8% were girls.

Data also showed that the majority of students were white, making up 68.1% 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 3,731 students, while Elmira Heights Central School District welcomed 1,051 students and ranked third in the 2023-24 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.

As of 2024, New York has roughly one teacher for every 12 students, which is better than the national average of one teacher for every 15 students. A lower student-to-teacher ratio has been found to improve students' school performance.

Enrollment in Chemung County Over 13 Years
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Enrollment in Chemung County Districts During 2023-24 School Year
DistrictCity (main office)Total Enrollment
Elmira City School DistrictElmira5,343
Horseheads Central School DistrictHorseheads3,731
Elmira Heights Central School DistrictElmira Heights1,051
Finn Academy: An Elmira Charter SchoolElmira394

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