HENDY AVENUE SCHOOL

www.elmiracityschools.com

403 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Hendy Avenue School is a public elementary school located in Elmira, New York, serving students within the Elmira City School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment focused on core academic subjects, including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. As part of a larger urban district, Hendy Avenue emphasizes student development through a structured curriculum designed to meet New York State learning standards while fostering a supportive community for its young learners.

The school is committed to the academic and social-emotional growth of its students, often utilizing local district resources to provide support services and extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and parent-teacher engagement, Hendy Avenue School strives to create a positive, inclusive atmosphere that prepares its students for the transition to middle school. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school events, district policies, and academic calendars through the official Elmira City School District website.

403

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HENDY AVENUE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	18
Black	54
Two or More	57
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
272 (67.5 %)
Two or More
57 (14.1 %)
Black
54 (13.4 %)
Hispanic
18 (4.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(607)735-3750
Website:	http://www.elmiracityschools.com
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 117

Grade 6 118