Serving 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cayuga Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cayuga Heights Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Ithaca school district, encompassing approximately 162.2 square miles. This area is typically a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 9.5 miles and the furthest edge located 14.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cayuga Heights Elementary School's student population of 270 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
270 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cayuga Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cayuga Heights Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1142 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40%
34.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
55%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cayuga Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Cayuga Heights Elementary School is ranked #1142 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Cayuga Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Cayuga Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belle Sherman School, Northeast School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Cayuga Heights Elementary School?
270 students attend Cayuga Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Cayuga Heights Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cayuga Heights Elementary School?
Cayuga Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cayuga Heights Elementary School offer ?
Cayuga Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cayuga Heights Elementary School part of?
Cayuga Heights Elementary School is part of Ithaca City School District.
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