BASHAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

THOUSAND ISLANDS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
410 S ESSELSTYNE
CAPE VINCENT, NY 13618
125 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Cape Vincent Elementary School is a public school located in the small village of Cape Vincent, New York, serving students within the Thousand Islands Central School District. Situated in a picturesque region along the St. Lawrence River, the school focuses on fostering a close-knit, supportive educational environment. It emphasizes foundational learning, academic growth, and the development of social skills, aiming to prepare its young students for their transition into the higher levels of the district’s secondary education programs.

As part of the 1000 Islands Central School District, the school benefits from the resources and collaborative culture of the broader district while maintaining the character of a community-centered elementary institution. The curriculum is designed to meet New York State academic standards while leveraging the school's unique regional setting. Through its website, the district highlights a commitment to engaging families and providing a safe, inclusive space that encourages students to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
125
Total Students
9.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    122 (97.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.8 %)
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: THOUSAND ISLANDS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (315)654-2142
Website: http://www.1000islandsschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 125
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 37
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 15
Kindergarten 22
Grade 1 13
Grade 2 17
Grade 3 21
Grade 4 14
Grade 5 23
Gender Ratio