CAYUGA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.depewschools.org

864 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cayuga Heights Elementary School is a public school located in Depew, New York, serving students within the Depew Union Free School District. Situated on Como Park Boulevard, the school provides a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged children, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive community environment. As part of the wider Depew school system, Cayuga Heights emphasizes the development of essential literacy, mathematical, and social-emotional skills in preparation for middle school.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student growth and its connection to the local Depew community. By integrating classroom instruction with various extracurricular opportunities, Cayuga Heights aims to create a well-rounded learning atmosphere that encourages academic achievement and personal character. Parents and community members can stay informed about the school’s specific programs, district policies, and ongoing calendar events through the official Depew Union Free School District website.

864

Total Students

75.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CAYUGA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	704
Hispanic	60
Black	14
Asian	34
Two or More	48
American Indian	4

White
704 (81.5 %)
Hispanic
60 (6.9 %)
Two or More
48 (5.6 %)
Asian
34 (3.9 %)
Black
14 (1.6 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)

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:	DEPEW UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)686-5006
Website:	http://www.depewschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	864
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	356
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 54

Kindergarten 139

Grade 1 154

Grade 2 126

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 148

Grade 5 129

Ungraded 1