CANANDAIGUA PRIMARY-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1,475 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1,263 |
| Hispanic | 100 |
| Black | 17 |
| Asian | 17 |
| Two or More | 73 |
| American Indian | 5 |
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White1,263 (85.6 %)
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Hispanic100 (6.8 %)
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Two or More73 (4.9 %)
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Black17 (1.2 %)
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Asian17 (1.2 %)
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American Indian5 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 53 |
| Kindergarten | 217 |
| Grade 1 | 249 |
| Grade 2 | 231 |
| Grade 3 | 264 |
| Grade 4 | 215 |
| Grade 5 | 246 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 757 | 51.3% |
| Male | 718 | 48.7% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
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