- Enrollment
- 2,487
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Patchogue, NY
Canaan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Canaan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362247003161
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canaan Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Patchogue · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Canaan Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canaan Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Patchogue, NY.
School address
District: Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362247003161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Canaan Elementary School grew from 518 students in 2022-23 to 556 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 44.1 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 362247003161 · Patchogue, NY Other · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 13.5:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Patchogue-Medford High School (2,487 students)
Canaan Elementary School grew from 518 students in 2022-23 to 556 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 44.1 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Canaan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Patchogue-Medf
Patchogue-Medford High School
2,487 students
- Eagle Elementa 680
Eagle Elementary School
680 students
- This school 596
Canaan Elementary School
596 students
- Saxton Middle 579
Saxton Middle School
579 students
- Oregon Middle 545
Oregon Middle School
545 students
- Barton Element 515
Barton Elementary School
515 students
What this shows Canaan Elementary School reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canaan Elementary School compares
Canaan Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 39% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in New York - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,305
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.0%
White 38.6%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Canaan Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District reports $26,305 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canaan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patchogue-Medford High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saxton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oregon Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canaan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~596 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canaan Elementary School
How many students attend Canaan Elementary School?
Canaan Elementary School has 596 students enrolled. It is a public school in Patchogue, NY. CCD year-over-year: 518 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canaan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canaan Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canaan Elementary School?
34.2% of students at Canaan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canaan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Canaan Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment, in Patchogue, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canaan Elementary School?
Canaan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Canaan Elementary School rank among schools in Patchogue?
By Resource Investment Index, Canaan Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Patchogue, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Patchogue on the city page.
What other schools are in Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District?
Besides Canaan Elementary School, Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District also operates Patchogue-Medford High School (2,487 students), Eagle Elementary School (680 students), and Saxton Middle School (579 students). See the Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District district page for the complete list.