Enrollment
436
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jericho, NY
Cantiague Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cantiague Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361581001367
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cantiague Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Jericho · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cantiague Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cantiague Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Jericho, NY.
School address
District: Jericho Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361581001367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cantiague Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cantiague Elementary School
Cantiague Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Jericho, New York, enrolling 436 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.6:1 is larger than about 90% of New York schools and 32% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.6% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the New York average.
With 436 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 566 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #274.
Its student body is led by Asian (77%) and White (11%) (diversity index 39/100).
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Jericho Union Free School District spends $36,599 per pupil, 39% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Jericho Union Free School District also operates Jericho Senior High School (1,260 students) and Jericho Middle School (825 students) alongside Cantiague 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 Cantiague Elementary School compares
Cantiague 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 72% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 90% in New York - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
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
$36,599
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Asian 76.8%
White 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Cantiague Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jericho Union Free School District, which includes Cantiague Elementary School.
$36,599
Per student
+39%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+121%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 88.7%
State 8.3%
Federal 3.0%
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 Cantiague Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jericho Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jericho Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George a Jackson School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cantiague Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary 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 (~436 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cantiague Elementary School
How many students attend Cantiague Elementary School?
Cantiague Elementary School has 436 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jericho, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cantiague Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cantiague Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 32% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cantiague Elementary School?
15.6% of students at Cantiague Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cantiague Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cantiague Elementary School is Asian at 76.8% of enrollment, in Jericho, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cantiague Elementary School?
Cantiague Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cantiague Elementary School rank among public schools in Jericho?
By Resource Investment Index, Cantiague Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Jericho, 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 Jericho on the city page.
Is Cantiague Elementary School a good school?
Cantiague Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. 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 Jericho Union Free School District?
Besides Cantiague Elementary School, Jericho Union Free School District also operates Jericho Senior High School (1,260 students), Jericho Middle School (825 students), and George a Jackson School (432 students). See the Jericho Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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