Serving 411 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School's student population of 411 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
411 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2894 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
7%
31%
Black
12%
15%
White
68%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School's ranking?
Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School is ranked #2894 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School often compared to?
Finn Academy An Elmira Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Diven School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School?
411 students attend Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School?
Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School offer ?
Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School part of?
Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School is part of Finn Academy: An Elmira Charter School District.
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