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Canaan Elementary School

Summary:

Canaan Elementary School is a public elementary school in Patchogue, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 518 students. The school is part of the Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District, which is ranked 720 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Canaan Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New York elementary schools, with a ranking between 1,370 and 2,371 out of over 2,400 schools in recent years. The school's performance on state assessments is generally below the district and state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranging from 27.69% to 34.72% across grades 3-5, compared to the district average of 32.86% to 34.15% and the state average of 42.6% to 47.05%. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 32.79% to 47.44% across grades 3-5, compared to the district average of 42.41% to 48.32% and the state average of 53.93% to 58.03%. The school's performance on the 5th-grade science assessment was also below the district and state averages.

Comparing Canaan Elementary School to nearby schools, the River Elementary School and Tremont Elementary School have slightly higher rankings and better academic performance, while Medford Elementary School and Barton Elementary School have similar rankings and performance. However, schools in the higher-performing Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District, such as Sylvan Avenue Elementary School and Blue Point Elementary School, significantly outperform Canaan Elementary School on state assessments.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 59 Fry Blvd
       Patchogue, NY  11772-1699

(631) 687-8100

District: Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1770th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,771 Help


Students who attend Canaan Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Saxton Middle School
High:    Patchogue-Medford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  556

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.2%
White:
38.8%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43% Help


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Compare Details Canaan Elementary School ranks worse than 72.4% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.21. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.2%), White (38.8%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Canaan Elementary School is 12. 5 elementary schools in the Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Canaan Elementary School is $17,771, which is the 3rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Canaan Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Canaan Elementary School 1770th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Canaan Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District 720th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Canaan Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Canaan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.18 1348th 2206 38.9%
2007 50.62 1329th 2219 40.1%
2008 41.25 1553rd 2227 30.3%
2009 33.69 1745th 2257 22.7%
2010 35.10 1645th 2263 27.3%
2011 37.12 1584th 2286 30.7%
2012 47.61 1375th 2320 40.7%
2013 31.78 1667th 2325 28.3%
2014 42.48 1371st 2345 41.5%
2015 21.09 1914th 2352 18.6%
2016 25.00 1859th 2366 21.4%
2017 12.85 2201st 2386 7.8%
2018 26.46 1871st 2395 21.9%
2019 6.10 2371st 2413 1.7%
2021 60.09 853rd 2201 61.2%
2022 23.66 1949th 2434 19.9%
2023 27.39 1828th 2439 25.1%
2024 29.21 1770th 2445 27.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Canaan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 37.20 628th 1027 38.9%
2023 30.16 774th 1001 22.7%
2024 28.21 888th 1066 16.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Canaan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 23.45 1807th 2031 11.0%
2023 19.68 1877th 2016 6.9%
2024 17.95 2029th 2110 3.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Canaan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.55 1362nd 2045 33.4%
2022 21.12 1839th 2099 12.4%
2023 22.19 1729th 2041 15.3%
2024 14.57 1952nd 2078 6.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Canaan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 0.70 2357th 2357 0.0%
2022 24.59 1910th 2401 20.4%
2023 31.60 1688th 2403 29.8%
2024 24.74 1906th 2413 21.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Canaan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.86 2129th 2358 9.7%
2022 25.23 1901st 2400 20.8%
2023 26.93 1819th 2400 24.2%
2024 34.64 1608th 2411 33.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Canaan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.96 1315th 1315 0.0%
2022 27.03 1194th 1503 20.6%
2023 22.30 1200th 1429 16.0%
2024 23.23 1282nd 1531 16.3%
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Rank History for White students at Canaan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.43 1095th 1408 22.2%
2022 12.35 1301st 1399 7.0%
2023 52.27 667th 1337 50.1%
2024 49.33 706th 1392 49.3%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Canaan Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 548 0 5 11 1 n/a n/a 0 565
1990 555 5 4 24 2 n/a n/a 0 590
1991 545 2 2 24 0 n/a n/a 35 608
1992 542 9 4 20 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1993 568 4 3 21 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1994 634 6 4 16 0 n/a n/a 0 660
1995 668 19 6 29 0 n/a n/a 0 722
1996 668 19 6 29 0 n/a n/a 0 722
1997 658 19 3 40 1 n/a n/a 0 721
1998 668 11 5 28 0 n/a n/a 0 712
1999 637 15 6 37 0 n/a n/a 0 695
2000 605 10 8 57 0 n/a n/a 0 680
2001 606 10 10 59 0 n/a n/a 0 685
2002 546 15 7 56 0 n/a n/a 0 624
2003 546 15 7 56 0 n/a n/a 0 624
2004 560 22 2 78 1 n/a n/a 0 663
2005 527 20 12 74 0 n/a n/a 0 633
2006 491 14 14 103 1 n/a n/a 0 623
2007 484 14 14 115 0 n/a n/a 0 627
2008 458 15 8 119 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2009 422 13 9 133 0 n/a n/a 3 580
2010 389 12 9 145 0 n/a n/a 8 563
2011 363 10 11 143 1 0 11 0 539
2012 377 20 9 166 1 0 9 0 582
2013 320 17 8 158 1 0 11 0 515
2014 299 20 9 175 1 0 15 0 519
2015 284 17 10 173 1 0 9 0 494
2016 264 18 11 186 1 0 17 0 497
2017 276 16 11 207 0 0 16 0 526
2018 245 16 5 228 0 0 21 0 515
2019 248 15 6 256 1 0 33 0 559
2020 207 13 6 263 0 1 30 0 520
2021 185 10 10 259 1 1 34 0 500
2022 197 11 7 270 0 1 25 0 511
2023 203 11 6 274 0 2 22 0 518
2024 216 17 3 296 0 2 22 0 556

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Canaan Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 565 29.9 18.8 n/a
1990 590 33.9 17.4 n/a
1991 608 34.3 17.7 n/a
1992 575 35.4 16.2 n/a
1993 596 35.0 17.0 n/a
1994 660 38.0 17.4 17.3
1995 722 38.0 19.0 22.2
1996 722 38.0 19.0 22.2
1997 721 40.0 18.0 22.2
1998 712 37.0 19.2 18.8
1999 695 44.0 15.8 14.4
2000 680 41.2 16.5 16.5
2001 685 42.0 16.3 15.8
2002 624 36.0 17.3 21.3
2003 624 36.0 17.3 21.3
2004 663 n/a n/a n/a
2005 633 41.3 15.3 22.6
2006 623 37.0 16.8 16.2
2007 627 38.4 16.3 16.7
2008 600 38.0 15.8 23
2009 580 40.0 14.5 26.2
2010 563 33.0 17.0 29.7
2011 539 35.4 15.2 24.1
2012 582 28.0 20.7 36.8
2013 515 24.0 21.4 44.1
2014 519 27.0 19.2 45.5
2015 494 28.0 17.6 44.1
2016 497 28.0 17.7 50.3
2017 526 35.0 15.0 47.9
2018 515 36.5 14.1 52.8
2019 559 42.0 13.3 55.5
2020 520 44.5 11.6 56.3
2021 500 35.3 14.1 56.2
2022 511 43.6 11.7 42.7
2023 518 44.1 11.7 36.3
2024 556 46.0 12.0 43

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Canaan Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 565 29.9 18.8 n/a
1990 590 33.9 17.4 n/a
1991 608 34.3 17.7 n/a
1992 575 35.4 16.2 n/a
1993 596 35.0 17.0 n/a
1994 660 38.0 17.4 17.3
1995 722 38.0 19.0 22.2
1996 722 38.0 19.0 22.2
1997 721 40.0 18.0 22.2
1998 712 37.0 19.2 18.8
1999 695 44.0 15.8 14.4
2000 680 41.2 16.5 16.5
2001 685 42.0 16.3 15.8
2002 624 36.0 17.3 21.3
2003 624 36.0 17.3 21.3
2004 663 n/a n/a n/a
2005 633 41.3 15.3 22.6
2006 623 37.0 16.8 16.2
2007 627 38.4 16.3 16.7
2008 600 38.0 15.8 23
2009 580 40.0 14.5 26.2
2010 563 33.0 17.0 29.7
2011 539 35.4 15.2 24.1
2012 582 28.0 20.7 36.8
2013 515 24.0 21.4 44.1
2014 519 27.0 19.2 45.5
2015 494 28.0 17.6 44.1
2016 497 28.0 17.7 50.3
2017 526 35.0 15.0 47.9
2018 515 36.5 14.1 52.8
2019 559 42.0 13.3 55.5
2020 520 44.5 11.6 56.3
2021 500 35.3 14.1 56.2
2022 511 43.6 11.7 42.7
2023 518 44.1 11.7 36.3
2024 556 46.0 12.0 43

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Canaan Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.6%0.2%0.2%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201498.8%0.4%0.2%99.2%98.8%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%
201599.2%0.6%0.0%99.2%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.2%99.2%99.2%
201699.2%0.6%0.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%
201798.5%0.6%0.4%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.7%98.5%
201898.3%0.4%0.2%99.0%99.2%99.2%99.6%98.8%99.6%99.6%
201998.0%0.0%0.0%98.4%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.0%99.3%98.7%
202096.9%0.0%98.7%99.2%99.2%99.4%98.3%99.6%97.7%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Canaan Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $278 (2.1%) $13,140 (97.9%) $13,418
2020 $504 (3.4%) $14,279 (96.6%) $14,783
2021 $661 (4.7%) $13,394 (95.3%) $14,055
2022 $1,061 (6.5%) $15,147 (93.5%) $16,208
2023 $1,666 (9.4%) $16,105 (90.6%) $17,771

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Canaan Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 2371st of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1828th of 2439 Elementary schools
 23.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Canaan Elementary School)2633.8
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District)2333.4
 10.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Canaan Elementary School)1939.7
 20.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District)2239.1
 17.1%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Canaan Elementary School)033.3
 33.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District)2135.7
 14.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Canaan Elementary School)042.1
 42.1%
   4th Grade Math (Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District)1341.1
 28.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Canaan Elementary School)2235.1
 13.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District)1835.5
 17.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Canaan Elementary School)026.3
 26.3%
   5th Grade Math (Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District)1030.3
 20.3%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students559518
 7.3%
African American1511
 26.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian66
Hispanic256274
 7%
Pacific Islander02
White248203
 18.1%
Two or More Races3322
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.5%36.3%
 19.2%

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Students who attend Canaan Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Saxton Middle School
High : Patchogue-Medford High School

Canaan Elementary School ranks 1770th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Canaan Elementary School are 53% Hispanic, 39% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 556 students attended Canaan Elementary School.


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