SOUTHERN CAYUGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.southerncayuga.org

361 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Southern Cayuga Elementary School, located in Aurora, New York, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Southern Cayuga Central School District. Situated in a rural community along the eastern shore of Cayuga Lake, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while offering a variety of programs intended to cater to the diverse needs of young learners, ensuring a strong foundation for their future academic careers.

Beyond core academics, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a well-rounded education. By utilizing the resources of the surrounding Finger Lakes region, the school encourages hands-on learning experiences and maintains a close partnership with local families to promote student success. With a focus on creating a safe, inclusive, and collaborative atmosphere, Southern Cayuga Elementary strives to prepare its students not only for middle school but also to become responsible and active members of their local community.

361

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHERN CAYUGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	50
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
300 (83.1 %)
Hispanic
50 (13.9 %)
Two or More
6 (1.7 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SOUTHERN CAYUGA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)364-7098
Website:	http://www.southerncayuga.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 47