Summary:
The city of Elba, New York is home to two schools: Elba Elementary School and Elba Junior-Senior High School, both part of the Elba Central School District. While the elementary school lags behind state and district averages on various assessments, the junior-senior high school stands out as a stronger performer, with higher statewide rankings and better results on Regents exams.
Elba Junior-Senior High School outperforms the state and district on many state assessments and Regents exams, particularly in subjects like Chemistry, Algebra II, English Language Arts, and U.S. History. The school also has a respectable 84.3% four-year graduation rate, though it does face a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.5%. In contrast, Elba Elementary School generally underperforms on state assessments compared to state and district averages, with some exceptions in 3rd and 6th grade math and 5th grade science.
Both schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with over 40% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The Elba Central School District as a whole is ranked in the middle range among New York districts, suggesting room for improvement in overall academic performance and resource allocation across the district. The higher per-student spending at the junior-senior high school, along with its relatively low student-teacher ratio, may contribute to its stronger performance compared to the elementary school.
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