Enrollment
1,433
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canandaigua, NY
Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360633000415
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Canandaigua · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Canandaigua, NY.
School address
District: Canandaigua City School District · New York
NCES ID 360633000415 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
128.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School
Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Canandaigua, New York, enrolling 1,433 students.
At 11.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,433 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 169 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #97.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 478 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Canandaigua City School District also operates Canandaigua Academy (998 students) and Canandaigua Middle School (687 students) alongside Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School compares
Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 33% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,433 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,433
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in New York - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,476
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canandaigua City School District, which includes Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School.
$21,476
Per student
-19%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.8%
State 37.6%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canandaigua Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canandaigua Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,433 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School
How many students attend Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School?
Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School has 1,433 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canandaigua, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School?
37.8% of students at Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Canandaigua, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School?
Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School rank among public schools in Canandaigua?
By Resource Investment Index, Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Canandaigua, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Canandaigua on the city page.
Is Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School a good school?
Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Canandaigua City School District?
Besides Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School, Canandaigua City School District also operates Canandaigua Academy (998 students) and Canandaigua Middle School (687 students). See the Canandaigua City School District district page for the complete list.
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