FINN ACADEMY: AN ELMIRA CHARTER SCHOOL

Finn Academy: An Elmira Charter School is an active, independent charter school district located at 610 Lake Street in Elmira, New York. Situated in a small city setting within the Elmira metropolitan area, this single-school local educational agency provides an engaging academic environment tailored for young learners from Kindergarten through 6th grade. Operating with full independent status for federal programs, the academy currently educates 411 elementary students across its primary grade levels. Designed to build strong academic and social foundations, the school offers a dynamic educational pathway for local families, who can explore programming online at www.finnacademy.com or connect directly with school leadership.

The district’s student body reflects a vibrant community, maintained with an even gender balance of 205 female and 206 male students. Demographically, the student population includes 280 White, 51 multiracial, 49 Black, and 29 Hispanic students, alongside Asian and American Indian scholars. To support its student population, Finn Academy maintains a robust staffing model consisting of 131 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes 62 classroom teachers—resulting in an exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 6.6 to 1—supported by 16.4 instructional aides and nearly 53 support staff professionals. For parents, students, and educational researchers, Finn Academy stands out as an impactful elementary charter model committed to highly supported, individualized learning.