Canandaigua Primary School serves 878 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
878 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
4%
30%
Black
2%
15%
White
88%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Canandaigua Primary School?
878 students attend Canandaigua Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Canandaigua Primary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Canandaigua Primary School?
Canandaigua Primary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Canandaigua Primary School offer ?
Canandaigua Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Canandaigua Primary School part of?
Canandaigua Primary School is part of Canandaigua City School District.
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