CAROLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CAROLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in SLATERVILLE SPRINGS, NY with about 341 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 27 teachers, CAROLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

CAROLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public institution located in the rural hamlet of Slaterville Springs, New York. As part of the Ithaca City School District, the school serves students in the surrounding communities, emphasizing a holistic approach to education that integrates academic rigor with a strong sense of community and social-emotional development. Its setting in a smaller, semi-rural environment allows for a close-knit school culture where faculty, students, and families often maintain strong, collaborative relationships.

The school is committed to the district’s broader mission of fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment. Caroline Elementary typically offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative arts and physical education. By leveraging its location within the Ithaca City School District, students at Caroline benefit from the resources and instructional standards of a larger district while enjoying the personalized, supportive atmosphere characteristic of a smaller neighborhood elementary school.

For more information, contact CAROLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (607) 539-7155 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.