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Thomas A Edison High School vs. Cohen Elementary School

Should you attend Thomas A Edison High School or Cohen Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Thomas A Edison High School
2083 College Ave
Elmira, NY 14903
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9/
10
Top 20%
Cohen Elementary School
100 Robinwood Ave
Elmira, NY 14903
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 311 students in grades 9-12, Thomas A Edison High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 488 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cohen Elementary 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 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
PK-5
Total Students
311 students
488 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thomas A Edison High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cohen Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thomas A Edison High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cohen Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thomas A Edison High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cohen Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thomas A Edison High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Elmira Heights Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cohen Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Elmira Heights Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

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#3424 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cohen Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≥50%
(Top 50% in NY)
38%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas A Edison High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Elmira Heights Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cohen Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Elmira Heights Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
85-89%
(Top 1% in NY)(18-19 School Year Data)
29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas A Edison High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Elmira Heights Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cohen Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Elmira Heights Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas A Edison High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Elmira Heights Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cohen Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Elmira Heights Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Thomas A Edison High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Elmira Heights Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Thomas A Edison High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cohen Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
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43
Kindergarten Students
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70
Grade 1 Students
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71
Grade 2 Students
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81
Grade 3 Students
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64
Grade 4 Students
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76
Grade 5 Students
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83
Grade 9 Students
83
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Grade 10 Students
88
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Grade 11 Students
74
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Grade 12 Students
66
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Thomas A Edison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Elmira Heights Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cohen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Elmira Heights Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thomas A Edison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Elmira Heights Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cohen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Elmira Heights Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thomas A Edison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Elmira Heights Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cohen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Elmira Heights Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thomas A Edison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Elmira Heights Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cohen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Elmira Heights Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
82%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thomas A Edison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Elmira Heights Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cohen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Elmira Heights Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thomas A Edison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Elmira Heights Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cohen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Elmira Heights Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.32
0.26
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thomas A Edison High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Elmira Heights Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cohen Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Elmira Heights Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
46%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thomas A Edison High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Elmira Heights Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cohen Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Elmira Heights Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thomas A Edison High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Elmira Heights Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cohen Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Elmira Heights Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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