Elmira City School District

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Elmira City School District
Location
District information
Type Public
MottoEvery student succeeds
Grades Pre-kindergarten, K-12
SuperintendentHillary J. Austin
Accreditation New York State Board of Regents
Schools11
BudgetDecrease2.svg US$117.5 million (2010–2011)
Students and staff
Students6850 (2008–2009)
Teachers518 (2012-–2013)
Staff345 (2008–2009)
Other information
Unions NYSUT
Website www.elmiracityschools.com

Elmira City School District is a school district headquartered in Elmira, New York. The district serves the city of Elmira and other communities.

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The district is mostly in Chemung County. In addition to Elmira City, the district also includes the Village of Wellsburg, the Southport census-designated place, and a portion of the West Elmira CDP. [1] It also includes the hamlet of Lowman.[ citation needed ] Towns in Chemung County which the district covers sections of include Ashland, Baldwin, Chemung, Erin, Horseheads, and Southport. [2] Portions extend into Steuben County, where the district includes parts of Caton Town. [2] [3]

Schools

Elementary schools:

Secondary schools:

Former schools

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References

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