CANANDAIGUA PRIMARY-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

School Overview
Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School, located on West Gibson Street, serves as a foundational hub for the Canandaigua City School District in New York. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers, typically focusing on grades kindergarten through five. By emphasizing both academic excellence and social-emotional development, the school strives to build a strong educational baseline that prepares students for the challenges of middle and high school.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the broader Canandaigua community, often prioritizing parent-teacher collaboration and inclusive programming. Its educational approach focuses on developing the "whole child," utilizing a variety of resources and modern teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs. With a commitment to the district’s mission of cultivating lifelong learners, the Primary-Elementary school serves as a central pillar in the local community, ensuring that young students receive the guidance and encouragement necessary to thrive as they begin their educational journey.
1,475
Total Students
128.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CANANDAIGUA PRIMARY-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White1,263
Hispanic100
Black17
Asian17
Two or More73
American Indian5
  • White
    1,263 (85.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    100 (6.8 %)
  • Two or More
    73 (4.9 %)
  • Black
    17 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    17 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (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: CANANDAIGUA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (585)396-3900
Website: http://www.canandaiguaschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 1,475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 128.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 491
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 61
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 53
Kindergarten 217
Grade 1 249
Grade 2 231
Grade 3 264
Grade 4 215
Grade 5 246

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CANANDAIGUA PRIMARY-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten53
Kindergarten217
Grade 1249
Grade 2231
Grade 3264
Grade 4215
Grade 5246
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CANANDAIGUA PRIMARY-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female75751.3%
Male71848.7%