CANTIAGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.jerichoschools.org

403 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cantiague Elementary School, located in Jericho, New York, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades kindergarten through fifth. As part of the Jericho Union Free School District—a district consistently ranked among the best in New York State and the nation—Cantiague is known for its rigorous academic curriculum, dedicated faculty, and a strong emphasis on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages students to become critical thinkers and lifelong learners.

Beyond its core academic program, Cantiague Elementary offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities designed to help students discover their unique talents. The school maintains a close partnership with the local community and active parent organizations, which helps create a collaborative atmosphere focused on student achievement. By blending high academic standards with a commitment to character education, Cantiague provides a well-rounded foundation that prepares its students for success in the middle school years and beyond.

403

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CANTIAGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	18
Black	12
Asian	301
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

Asian
301 (74.7 %)
White
65 (16.1 %)
Hispanic
18 (4.5 %)
Black
12 (3.0 %)
Two or More
6 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	JERICHO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)203-3650
Website:	http://www.jerichoschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 44

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 91

Ungraded 7