CANAAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CANAAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in PATCHOGUE, NY with about 515 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, CANAAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
CANAAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Patchogue, New York, serving as part of the Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills for students in their formative years. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future success while encouraging active participation and a love for lifelong learning within the local community.
In addition to its focus on core academics, Canaan Elementary places a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming school climate that values inclusivity and student engagement. The school leverages the resources of the broader Patchogue-Medford school district to offer a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities that cater to the diverse needs and interests of its student body. Through partnerships between dedicated educators, supportive families, and the administrative team, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that promotes both character building and academic achievement.
For more information, contact CANAAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (631) 687-8100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PATCHOGUE, NY 11772-1699
(631) 687-8100
http://www.pmschools.org
CANAAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PATCHOGUE, NY with about 515 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 515
- Teachers:
- 36.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 515 students
- White
- 47.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 44.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- Black or African American
- 3.1%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.