- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Cantiague Elementary School held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 361581001367 · Jericho, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 15.6:1 · 15.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Jericho Senior High School (1,260 students)
Cantiague Elementary School held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Cantiague Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jericho Senior
Jericho Senior High School
1,260 students
- Jericho Middle
Jericho Middle School
825 students
- This school 436
Cantiague Elementary School
436 students
- George a Jacks 432
George a Jackson School
432 students
- Jeffrey Ratner 278
Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School
278 students
What this shows Cantiague Elementary School reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cantiague Elementary School compares
Cantiague 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 | 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 methodology
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
$38,011
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Jericho Union Free School District reports $38,011 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~436 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.