NORTHEAST SCHOOL

www.ithacacityschools.org

385 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Northeast Elementary School is a public school located in Ithaca, New York, serving students within the Ithaca City School District. It is widely recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive, community-focused learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and inclusivity. The school serves a diverse student body, fostering an atmosphere where pupils are encouraged to explore their interests through a well-rounded curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative expression and physical education.

The school benefits from its location in the vibrant, academic-centered community of Ithaca, which often allows for strong engagement between families, educators, and the broader district. Northeast Elementary is known for its active parent-teacher involvement and a dedicated staff that prioritizes differentiated instruction to meet the varied needs of its students. As part of the Ithaca City School District, the school aligns with a mission centered on equity, excellence, and preparing students to be lifelong learners in a global society.

385

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTHEAST SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	37
Black	19
Asian	101
Two or More	32
American Indian	2

White
194 (50.4 %)
Asian
101 (26.2 %)
Hispanic
37 (9.6 %)
Two or More
32 (8.3 %)
Black
19 (4.9 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(607)257-2121
Website:	http://www.ithacacityschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NORTHEAST SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NORTHEAST SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	180	46.8%
Male	205	53.2%

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GROTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

380 Students

516 ELM ST
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Elementary School Pre-K - 5th