- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School held near 1,441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 128.4 → 138.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 360633000415 · Canandaigua, NY Other · MID · TRAD
1,433 enr · 11.2:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Canandaigua Academy (998 students)
Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School held near 1,441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 128.4 → 138.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School
1,433 students
- Canandaigua Ac
Canandaigua Academy
998 students
- Canandaigua Mi
Canandaigua Middle School
687 students
What this shows Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School reports 1,433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School compares
Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$23,275
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
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.
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
District finance for Canandaigua City School District reports $23,275 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~1,433 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,475 (2022-23) → 1,441 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.