CANAAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.pmschools.org

518 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Canaan Elementary School is a public school located in Patchogue, New York, serving as part of the Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills for students in their formative years. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future success while encouraging active participation and a love for lifelong learning within the local community.

In addition to its focus on core academics, Canaan Elementary places a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming school climate that values inclusivity and student engagement. The school leverages the resources of the broader Patchogue-Medford school district to offer a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities that cater to the diverse needs and interests of its student body. Through partnerships between dedicated educators, supportive families, and the administrative team, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that promotes both character building and academic achievement.

518

Total Students

44.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CANAAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	274
Black	11
Asian	6
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
274 (52.9 %)
White
203 (39.2 %)
Two or More
22 (4.2 %)
Black
11 (2.1 %)
Asian
6 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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:	PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)687-8100
Website:	http://www.pmschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	205
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

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 67