Enrollment
325
Elementary
DISTRICT 353 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 361056000816
DIVEN SCHOOL
1115 HALL ST, ELMIRA, NY 14901 · (607) 735-3700 · Chemung County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL325 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.4:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
71%
230 students
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 54 | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 83 | 26% |
| Grade 1 | 91 | 28% |
| Grade 2 | 97 | 30% |
Student demographics
64%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 72% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like DIVEN SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIVEN SCHOOL this school | 325 | 70.8% | N/A |
| ANNA MERRITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LOCKPORT | 326 | 67.8% | 26.7% |
| HENDY AVENUE SCHOOL ELMIRA | 391 | 69.6% | 26.5% |
| EAST SYRACUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EAST SYRACUSE | 361 | 72.6% | 22.9% |
| RENSSELAER PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TROY | 419 | 65.9% | 32.5% |
| MACARTHUR SCHOOL BINGHAMTON | 399 | 62.7% | 28.1% |
Matched among New York elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where DIVEN SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New York | In Chemung County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 325 | #1,837 of 2,585 | #13 of 15 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.2:1 | #2,071 of 2,338 | #13 of 15 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 63.6% | #531 of 2,388 | #1 of 15 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 70.8% | #968 of 2,534 | #5 of 15 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -24.4% | #461 of 1,757 | #1 of 13 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
325
-6 (-2%) vs 2020
-14% since 1990-91, when it was 376
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
was 20.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 325 | 21.3 | 15.2:1 | 71% (230) |
| 2023-24 | 329 | 22.1 | 14.9:1 | 53% (174) |
| 2022-23 | 326 | 17.2 | 18.9:1 | 55% (178) |
| 2020-21 | 331 | 16 | 20.7:1 | 51% (170) |
| 2017-18 | 430 | 26 | 16.5:1 | 51% (221) |
| 2015-16 | 430 | 25 | 17.2:1 | 65% (280) |
| 2010-11 | 434 | 39 | 11.1:1 | 84% (363) |
| 2000-01 | 379 | 32 | 11.8:1 | 66% (251) |
| 1990-91 | 376 | 26 | 14.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for DIVEN SCHOOL.
About DIVEN SCHOOL
DIVEN SCHOOL is a low-enrollment elementary school in New York, located in ELMIRA. The latest federal count shows 325 students in pre-K through 2. The average for elementary schools in New York is about 443 students, so this school is 27% smaller than average.
DIVEN SCHOOL is run by ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, whose 11 schools enroll 5,322 students.
By race and ethnicity, DIVEN SCHOOL is 54% White. Other reported shares: 20% multiracial, 18% Black, and 8% Hispanic. That compares with about 85% White among all Chemung County residents. DIVEN SCHOOL has a diversity index of 64%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Federal data list 21.3 full-time-equivalent teachers at DIVEN SCHOOL in 2024-25, for a ratio of 15.2:1. Among elementary schools in New York, the typical ratio is 12.8:1. The lunch program counts 71% of students at DIVEN SCHOOL as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. That rate is above the 56% average among public schools in Chemung County.
According to the American Community Survey, in Chemung County, median household income is about $63,716, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 27%, and about 12% of people live in poverty. A total of 24 public schools operate in Chemung County, serving about 10,788 students.
The closest public school, FINN ACADEMY: AN ELMIRA CHARTER SCHOOL, is about 0.7 miles from DIVEN SCHOOL. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
The school's locale code, City: Small, means it is inside a principal city with a population under 100,000.
Compared with 2020-21, when it had 331 students, enrollment in 2024-25 was about the same at 325. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 20.7:1 to 15.2:1.
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Chemung County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
82,147
Census ACS
Median income
$63,716
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
24
10,788 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
- ELMIRA HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,273 students
- ERNIE DAVIS ACADEMYMiddle · 844 students
- HENDY AVENUE SCHOOLElementary · 391 students
- PARLEY COBURN SCHOOLElementary · 391 students
- BROADWAY ACADEMYHigh · 379 students
- RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARYElementary · 375 students
Other schools in ELMIRA
- ELMIRA HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,273 students
- ERNIE DAVIS ACADEMYMiddle · 844 students
- FINN ACADEMY: AN ELMIRA CHARTER SCHOOLElementary · 411 students
- HENDY AVENUE SCHOOLElementary · 391 students
- PARLEY COBURN SCHOOLElementary · 391 students
- BROADWAY ACADEMYHigh · 379 students
Nearby schools
- FINN ACADEMY: AN ELMIRA CHARTER SCHOOL0.7 mi · 411
- FASSETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.9 mi · 295
- THOMAS K BEECHER SCHOOL1.1 mi · 338
- ELMIRA PSYCHIATRIC CENTER1.3 mi · 4
- ERNIE DAVIS ACADEMY1.4 mi · 844
- THOMAS A EDISON HIGH SCHOOL1.4 mi · 321
Frequently asked questions
About DIVEN SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at DIVEN SCHOOL?
DIVEN SCHOOL enrolls approximately 325 students in grades PK-02.
Is DIVEN SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
DIVEN SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many students per teacher at DIVEN SCHOOL?
Approximately 15.2:1 students per teacher at DIVEN SCHOOL.
How diverse is DIVEN SCHOOL?
DIVEN SCHOOL reports a student body of 54% White, 8% Hispanic, 18% Black, 1% Asian, 20% Two or more.
Is DIVEN SCHOOL public or private?
DIVEN SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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