Cohen Elementary School vs Ernie Davis Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cohen Elementary School
Elmira Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
Ernie Davis Academy
Elmira · Public middle · Grades 7–8
844 students
| Measure | Cohen Elementary School Elmira Heights, New York | Ernie Davis Academy Elmira, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1245 of 2,536 | #687 of 785 |
| National rank | #22413 of 50,301 | #13044 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 443 | 844 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 844 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.7% | 70.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 20% |
| city | Elmira Heights | Elmira |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cohen Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.9 vs 23.9).
- •Cohen Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 20%).
- •Cohen Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 19%).
- •Cohen Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.7% vs 70.5%).
- •Cohen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.8).
- •Ernie Davis Academy is the larger school with 844 students compared with 443.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cohen Elementary School better than Ernie Davis Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Cohen Elementary School ranks higher (53.9 vs 23.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cohen Elementary School and Ernie Davis Academy?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Elmira Heights and Elmira in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cohen Elementary School: 443. Ernie Davis Academy: 844. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cohen Elementary School and Ernie Davis Academy rank in New York?
Cohen Elementary School is 1245th of 2,536 and Ernie Davis Academy is 687th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).