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Diven School in Elmira, NY
(PK-02 • Public • Regular School)

City-data.com school rating (using weighted test average as compared to other schools in New York) from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is 24
Address
 1115 HALL ST
Elmira, NY 14901
Telephone
(607) 735-3700
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Website
http://www.elmiracityschools.com
City-data.com school rating
24
Students
430
Classroom Teachers (FTE)
26.0
National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status
Yes, under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Free lunch eligible students
274
Reduced-price lunch
eligible students
6
School district
ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Charter school
No
Title I status
Title I schoolwide school
Magnet School Indicator
No
Shared Time Indicator
No
Adult education offered
No

Ratings

This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
THOMAS A EDISON HIGH SCHOOL (1.5 miles):

43
COHEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (1.6 miles):

40
COHEN MIDDLE SCHOOL (1.6 miles):

34
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY (1.6 miles):

31
Diven School:

24
ERNIE DAVIS ACADEMY (1.4 miles):

15
PARLEY COBURN SCHOOL (1.8 miles):

12
FASSETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (0.9 miles):

5
THOMAS K BEECHER SCHOOL (1.1 miles):

4
Diven School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York:

50
Chemung County:

39
Elmira:

18
Diven School:

24

Students & Teachers


Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 430
Enrollment in 2015: 495
Enrollment in 2014: 489
Enrollment in 2013: 508
Enrollment in 2012: 395
Enrollment in 2011: 434
Enrollment in 2010: 462
Enrollment in 2009: 465
Enrollment in 2008: 457
Enrollment in 2007: 480
Enrollment in 2006: 472
Enrollment in 2005: 453
Enrollment in 2004: 517
Enrollment in 2003: 233
Enrollment in 2002: 250
Enrollment in 2001: 379
Enrollment in 2000: 385
Enrollment in 1999: 394

Diven School - Historical enrollment


Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
GradePKKGG01G02Total
All students70110131119430
Female students35495964207
Male students35617255223
American Indian/Alaska Native students - - - 11
Asian students - - 2 - 2
Hispanic students144211
Black students714261461
White students48688285283
Two or More Races students1424171772

Enrollment by grade:
Pre-Kindergarten enrollment: 70
Kindergarten enrollment: 110
1st grade enrollment: 131
2nd grade enrollment: 119

Diven School - Historical enrollment by grade


Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 207 (48.1%)
Diven School:

48.1%
New York:

51.1%
Male enrollment: 223 (51.9%)
Here:

51.9%
New York:

47.5%

Diven School - Historical enrollment by gender


Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 1 (0.2%)
Diven School:

0.2%
State:

0.2%
Asian enrollment: 2 (0.5%)
School:

0.5%
State:

4.6%
Hispanic enrollment: 11 (2.6%)
Here:

2.6%
New York:

9.2%
Black enrollment: 61 (14.2%)
School:

14.2%
New York:

12.0%
White enrollment: 283 (65.8%)
Diven School:

65.8%
New York:

55.1%
Two or More Races enrollment: 72 (16.7%)
Diven School:

16.7%
New York:

2.9%

Diven School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity


Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 280 (65.1%)
Diven School:

65.1%
New York:

52.7%
Free lunch eligible students: 274 (63.7%)
Here:

63.7%
New York:

45.4%
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 6 (1.4%)
School:

1.4%
New York:

4.8%

Diven School - Lunch Program Eligibility


Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
  • Common Branch: 20

Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 26

Number of FTE teachers in their first year of teaching: 1
Number of FTE teachers who were absent more than 10 school days during the school years: 15
Number of FTE nurses: 1.5
Number of FTE psychologists: 0.5

Student/Teacher Ratio
Here:

16.5
New York:

14.0
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 10

Total number of classes taught: 31


Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 1
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 4

Diven School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio


School Expenditures:
Salary Expenditures for Total Personnel Funded with State and Local Funds: $1,738,973
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Teachers: 21 (Salary Expenditures: $1,132,304)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Instructional Aides: 4.5 (Salary Expenditures: $277,776)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Support Services Staff: 4 (Salary Expenditures: $103,352)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of School Administration Staff: 2 (Salary Expenditures: $225,541)
Salary Expenditures for Non-Personnel Funded with State and Local Funds: $39,915
Salary Expenditures for Total Personnel Funded with Federal, State, and Local Funds,: $2,112,411
  • Salary Expenditures for Teachers: $1,480,918
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Instructional Aides: 6.5 (Salary Expenditures: $302,601)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Support Services Staff: 4 (Salary Expenditures: $103,352)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of School Administration Staff: 2 (Salary Expenditures: $225,541)
Salary Expenditures for Non-Personnel Funded with Federal, State, and Local Funds: $54,000

Limited English Proficiency:
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Students Enrolled in LEP Programs: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Hispanic: 2 (all male)
  • White: 2 (all female)

Students with disabilities:
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Students with Disabilities (IDEA): Students with intellectual disabilities; hearing impairment, including deafness; speech or language impairment; visual impairment, including blindness; serious emotional disturbance; orthopedic impairment; autism; traumatic brain injury; developmental delay; other health impairment; specific learning disability; deaf-blindness; or multiple disabilities and who, by reason thereof, receive special education and related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) according to an Individualized Education Program, Individual Family Service Plan, or service plan. The "Students with Disabilities (IDEA)" column in the survey items always refers to students with disabilities who receive special education and related services under IDEA.

Students with Disabilities (Section 504 only): Students with a disability, who receive related aids and services solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The "Section 504 only" column in the survey items always refers to students with disabilities who receive related aids and services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under IDEA.

    Students with disabilities served under IDEA

  • Hispanic4
  • Black4
  • White38
  • Multirace8
Students with disabilities served under IDEA: 54 (male: 37, female: 17)
  • Hispanic: 4 (all male)
  • Black: 4 (all male)
  • White: 38 (male: 25, female: 13)
  • Two or More Races: 8 (male: 4, female: 4)
Students with disabilities served under Section 504: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • White: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)

Retention:
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(State average from 836 schools)
A student is retained if he or she is not promoted to the next grade prior to the beginning of the following school year. Students are not considered retained if they can proceed to the next grade because they successfully completed a summer school program or for a similar reason. At the high school level, a student who has not accumulated enough credits to be classified as being in the next grade is considered retained

    Total number of students retained in Kindergarten

  • Hispanic2
  • Black4
  • White2
  • IDEA2
Total number of students retained in Kindergarten: 8 (male: 4, female: 4)
  • Hispanic: 2 (all male)
  • Black: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • White: 2 (all female)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 2 (all male)

Percent of Kindergarten students retained
Here:

7.3%
New York:

5.4%
Total number of students retained in 1st grade: 6 (male: 2, female: 4)
  • Black: 2 (all female)
  • White: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)

Percent of 1st grade students retained
School:

4.6%
State:

5.0%
Total number of students retained in 2nd grade: 2 (all male)
  • White: 2
  • Section 504: 2

Percent of 2nd grade students retained
School:

1.7%
New York:

4.7%

Statewide Student Assessments


Grades 3-8 New York State Testing Program Assessments:
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(State average from 2,400 schools)
The grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics assessments measure the higher learning standards that were adopted by the State Board of Regents in 2010, which more accurately reflect students' progress toward college and career readiness.
3rd Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (3rd Grade)

  • All650
  • Males648
  • Females652
  • Black647
  • White653
  • IDEA629
ELA students tested with valid scores: 54
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 650

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

30%
New York:

55%

Students scoring at Level 1: 28%
Students scoring at Level 2: 43%
Students scoring at Level 3: 30%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%

28%
43%
30%

    MATH Mean Score (3rd Grade)

  • All675
  • Males674
  • Females676
  • Black673
  • White677
  • IDEA658
Math students tested with valid scores: 54
Computed mean of student Math scores: 675

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

37%
State:

61%

Students scoring at Level 1: 24%
Students scoring at Level 2: 39%
Students scoring at Level 3: 33%
Students scoring at Level 4: 4%

24%
39%
33%
4%
4th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (4th Grade)

  • All653
  • Males652
  • Females653
  • Black657
  • White658
ELA students tested with valid scores: 44
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 653

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

27%
New York:

59%

Students scoring at Level 1: 18%
Students scoring at Level 2: 55%
Students scoring at Level 3: 27%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%

18%
55%
27%

    MATH Mean Score (4th Grade)

  • All662
  • Males658
  • Females667
  • Black661
  • White666
Math students tested with valid scores: 44
Computed mean of student Math scores: 662

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

34%
State:

69%

Students scoring at Level 1: 18%
Students scoring at Level 2: 48%
Students scoring at Level 3: 27%
Students scoring at Level 4: 7%

18%
48%
27%
7%

    SCI Mean Score (4th Grade)

  • All70
  • Males70
  • Females70
  • Black69
  • White76
Science students tested with valid scores: 43
Computed mean of student Science scores: 70

Science Students scoring proficient and above:

63%
State:

89%

Students scoring at Level 1: 2%
Students scoring at Level 2: 35%
Students scoring at Level 3: 47%
Students scoring at Level 4: 16%

2%
35%
47%
16%
5th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (5th Grade)

  • All657
  • Males653
  • Females660
  • Black658
  • White656
  • IDEA630
ELA students tested with valid scores: 60
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 657

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

28%
New York:

57%

Students scoring at Level 1: 25%
Students scoring at Level 2: 47%
Students scoring at Level 3: 28%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%

25%
47%
28%

    MATH Mean Score (5th Grade)

  • All663
  • Males660
  • Females664
  • Black660
  • White664
  • IDEA632
Math students tested with valid scores: 60
Computed mean of student Math scores: 663

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

33%
State:

66%

Students scoring at Level 1: 15%
Students scoring at Level 2: 52%
Students scoring at Level 3: 30%
Students scoring at Level 4: 3%

15%
52%
30%
3%

Accountability


Adequate Yearly Progress:
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(State average from 3,754 schools)
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:

    Elementary/Middle-Level Math - Performance Index (PI)

  • All100
  • Males100
  • Females100
  • White100
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 92
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 100%

Performance Index (PI):

100
State:

114
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 98
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:

    Elementary/Middle-Level ELA - Performance Index (PI)

  • All79
  • Males77
  • Females80
  • White73
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 94
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 100%

Performance Index (PI):

79
State:

113
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 100
Safe harbor target: 89

Health & Safety


Offenses:
(State average from 1,445 schools)
An incident refers to a specific criminal act involving one or more victims and offenders. For example, if two students are robbed without a weapon, at the same time and place, this is classified as two robbery victimizations but only one robbery without a weapon incident

A weapon is any instrument or object used with the intent to threaten, injure, or kill. This includes look-alikes if they are used to threaten others.

Firearm or explosive device refers to any weapon that is designed to (or may readily be converted to) expel a projectile by the action of an explosive. This includes guns, bombs, grenades, mines, rockets, missiles, pipe bombs, or similar devices designed to explode and capable of causing bodily harm or property damage

Physical attack or fight refers to an actual and intentional touching or striking of another person against his/her will, or the intentional causing of bodily harm to an individual. Physical attack or fight does not include rape.
At least one incident at this school that involved a shooting: No
Any of this school's students, faculty, or staff died as a result of a homicide committed at this school: No

Incidents of physical attack or fight without a weapon: 1

Incidents of possession of a firearm or explosive device: 1


Total incidents per 1,000 students
School:

4.7
New York:

55.5

Harassment & Bullying:
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(State average from 1,117 schools)
An allegation is a claim or assertion that someone has done something wrong or illegal, typically made without proof.

Harassment or bullying on the basis of sex includes sexual harassment or bullying and gender-based harassment or bullying. Sexual harassment or bullying is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, such as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Gender-based harassment or bullying is nonsexual intimidation or abusive behavior toward a student based on the student's actual or perceived sex, including harassment based on gender identity, gender expression, and nonconformity with gender stereotypes. Harassing conduct may take many forms, including verbal acts and name-calling, as well as non-verbal behavior, such as graphic and written statements, or conduct that is physically threatening, harmful or humiliating. The conduct can be carried out by school employees, other students, and non-employee third parties. Both male and female students can be victims of harassment or bullying on the basis of sex, and the harasser or bully and the victim can be of the same sex. Bullying on the basis of sex constitutes sexual harassment.

Harassment or bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin refers to intimidation or abusive behavior toward a student based on actual or perceived race, color or national origin. Harassing conduct may take many forms, including verbal acts and name-calling, as well as non-verbal behavior, such as graphic and written statements, or conduct that is physically threatening, harmful or humiliating. The conduct can be carried out by school employees, other students, and non-employee third parties. Bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin constitutes racial harassment.
Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin: 1
Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of race, color, or national origin per 1,000 students
School:

2.3
New York:

3.3
Students reported as harassed or bullied on the basis of race, color, or national origin: 2 (all male)
  • White: 2
Students disciplined for bullying or harassment on the basis of race, color, or national origin: 2 (all female)
  • Black: 2


Chronic Student Absenteeismt:
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(State average from 3,050 schools)
A chronically absent student is a student who is absent 15 or more school days during the school year. A student is absent if he or she is not physically on school grounds and is not participating in instruction or instruction - related activities at an approved off-grounds location for at least half the school day. Each day that a student is absent for 50 percent or more of the school day should be counted. Any day that a student is absent for less than 50 percent of the school day should not be counted. The number of absences is based on the total number of school days absent. Chronically absent students include students who are absent for any reason(e.g., illness, suspension, the need to care for a family member), regardless of whether absences are excused or unexcused.

    Chronic Student Absenteeism

  • Hispanic7
  • Black25
  • White91
  • Multirace34
  • LEP2
  • IDEA25
Chronic Student Absenteeism: 157 (male: 77, female: 80)
  • Hispanic: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
  • Black: 25 (male: 8, female: 17)
  • White: 91 (male: 50, female: 41)
  • Two or More Races: 34 (male: 14, female: 20)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2 (all male)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 25 (male: 20, female: 5)
Chronic Student Absenteeism per 1,000 students
School:

365.1
New York:

179.4

Restraint and Seclusion:
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(State average from 355 schools)
Physical restraint refers to a personal restriction that immobilizes or reduces the ability of a student to move his or her torso, arms, legs, or head freely. The term physical restraint does not include a physical escort. Physical escort means a temporary touching or holding of the hand, wrist, arm, shoulder or back for the purpose of inducing a student who is acting out to walk to a safe location.
Total Number of Non-IDEA students subjected to physical restraint: 2 (all male)
  • White: 2

Non-IDEA students subjected to physical restraint per 1,000 students
School:

4.7
New York:

5.0
Total Number of students with disabilities (IDEA) subjected to physical restraint: 2 (all male)
  • Black: 2

Students with disabilities (IDEA) subjected to physical restraint per 1,000 students
Diven School:

4.7
New York:

23.1

Suspensions:
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(State average from 569 schools)
Out-of-school suspension
  • For students with disabilities served under IDEA : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his/her regular school for at least half a day for disciplinary purposes to another setting (e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include both removals in which no individualized family service plan(IFSP) or individualized education plan(IEP) services are provided because the removal is 10 days or less as well as removals in which the child continues to receive services according to his/her IFSP or IEP.
  • For students without disabilities and students with disabilities served solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his / her regular school for at least half a day(but less than the remainder of the school year) for disciplinary purposes to another setting(e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include removals in which no educational services are provided, and removals in which educational services are provided(e.g., school-provided at home instruction or tutoring).
In-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his or her regular classroom(s) for at least half a day for disciplinary purposes, but remains under the direct supervision of school personnel. Direct supervision means school personnel are physically in the same location as students under their supervision.
School days missed due to out-of-school suspension: 45 (all male)
  • Black: 24
  • White: 21
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 45
Instances of out-of-school suspension (All preschool students): 1

Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (All preschool students)
Diven School:

2.3
New York:

0.2
Instances of out-of-school suspension (IDEA preschool students): 1

Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (IDEA preschool students)
Here:

2.3
New York:

0.1
Preschool children receiving only one out-of-school suspension: 2 (all male)
  • Black: 2
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 2
Instances of out-of-school suspension (Students without disabilities): 1

Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (Students without disabilities)
School:

2.3
New York:

50.9
Students without disabilities receiving only one out-of-school suspension: 2 (all male)
  • White: 2
Instances of out-of-school suspension (Students with disabilities): 8

Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (Students with disabilities)
Here:

18.6
State:

29.4
Students with disabilities receiving only one out-of-school suspension: 2 (all male)
  • White: 2
Students with disabilities receiving more than one out-of-school suspension: 4 (all male)
  • Black: 2
  • White: 2

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