Elmira Christian Academy
Tel:
(607) 734-7195
- Our mission is to partner with parents to train and educate our students to be useful for Christ in this life and to live and reign with Him in Eternity.
- The purpose of Elmira Christian Academy is to provide each student with the opportunity to know Jesus Christ as Lord and to develop spiritual maturity in the Holy Spirit while learning Christian approaches to life.
- Our school presents a Bible-centered program. We recognize that God is the source of all truth.
- With God's help, we train our students to produce actions commensurate with their faith. Christian service is a pervasive focus of our school.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Students: 78 students
- Application Deadline: Aug. 15 / rolling
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Mid Atlantic Christian Schools Association (MACSA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 78 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 14% State avg.: 29% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 36% |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Aug. 15 / rolling |
| Tuition Notes | On a sliding scale for siblings -- see website. |
| Admissions Associate | Cindy Morse |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 3 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Soccer, VolleyballBasketball, Soccer, Volleyball |
School Notes
- Mild Learning Differences; several students with 504s/IEPs, somewith mild autism/asperger's.
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145 - ElmiraHoly Family Elementary School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-6 | 185 students
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185 - ElmiraHoly Family Middle School(Roman Catholic)Grades: 7-9 | 137 students
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137 - BreesportTwin Tiers Christian Academy(Baptist)Grades: 7-12 | 94 students
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School Reviews
| 5 Graduated in 1976 in the first graduating class.. My parents took me out of public school and placed me in the eighth grade. I serve my church in Binghamton NY where I work with the graphics and media team. I am grateful to have been challenged by ECA and glad for the training I received there! - Posted by Student/Alumni - Rose Forrest |
| 5 My girls have done so well at this school, I am so pleased that they can attend Elmira Christian Academy. They were at public school, and their learning skills have really advanced at this school and at home. Also, also great attitudes. - Posted by Parent - marle |
| 5 i recommed this schools because these teacher are much better than other - Posted by Student/Alumni - damaa |
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