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Cayuga Heights Elementary School vs. Northeast School

Should you attend Cayuga Heights Elementary School or Northeast School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Cayuga Heights Elementary School
110 E Upland Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Northeast School
425 Winthrop Dr
Ithaca, NY 14850
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Cayuga Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Northeast School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
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 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 395 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northeast School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
270 students
395 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cayuga Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northeast School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cayuga Heights Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northeast School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cayuga Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northeast School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cayuga Heights Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ithaca City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northeast School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ithaca City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1142 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
#652 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cayuga Heights Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northeast School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 30% in NY)
80-84%
(Top 10% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cayuga Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ithaca City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northeast School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ithaca City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cayuga Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ithaca City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northeast School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ithaca City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cayuga Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ithaca City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northeast School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ithaca City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cayuga Heights Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Northeast School by grade.
Pre-K Students
10
-
Kindergarten Students
28
64
Grade 1 Students
40
65
Grade 2 Students
44
69
Grade 3 Students
44
64
Grade 4 Students
52
65
Grade 5 Students
52
68

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cayuga Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ithaca City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Northeast School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ithaca City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
8%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cayuga Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ithaca City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northeast School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ithaca City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cayuga Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ithaca City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northeast School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ithaca City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cayuga Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ithaca City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northeast School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ithaca City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
65%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cayuga Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ithaca City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northeast School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ithaca City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cayuga Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ithaca City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northeast School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ithaca City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.55
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cayuga Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ithaca City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northeast School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ithaca City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
25%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cayuga Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ithaca City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northeast School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ithaca City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cayuga Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ithaca City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northeast School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ithaca City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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