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Cayuga Heights Elementary

110 E UPLAND RDITHACA, NY 14850

Top 10% School in New York

Ranked 27 of 149 in New York

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About Cayuga Heights Elementary

Cayuga Heights Elementary School is among the top-rated Elementary Schools in New York. The school serves students as young as age 4 up to 5th grade, and prides itself in the focus on education and the school community. There are approximately 259 students currently enrolled at the school in the PK-5 grade levels. It is a welcoming school community that focuses on growing students in reading and math, where approximately 57% of students perform at grade level. Cayuga Heights is located in a busy neighborhood in Ithaca, and the median house price is approximately $422,500, which is a great district for families looking for quality education and stable neighborhoods. Cayuga Heights maintains an esteemed reputation and is student-centered, making it one of the best Elementary Schools in New York.

Cayuga Heights Elementary Contact Information

Address

110 E UPLAND RDITHACA, NY 14850

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Phone

(607) 257-8557

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 67%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 67% in Math and 57% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
9 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
270
Total Students
$67568
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 27 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Cayuga Heights Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 64.4%
Asian 5.9%
Hispanic 10.2%
Black 5.6%
Two+ Races 12.2%
Native Am. 1.7%
White
64.4%
Asian
5.9%
Hispanic
10.2%
Black
5.6%
Two+ Races
12.2%
Native Am.
1.7%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 270
44.9%
121 Female
55.1%
149 Male

Student Population

270 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In Ithaca, NY, Cayuga Heights Elementary School was the recipient of a $100,000 donation to the Ithaca City School District (ICSD) to establish the Steve Brookhouse Technical Theater Fund.

FAQ

Q1: What's your school philosophy of instruction?

A: Their approach is to meet each child according to their learning style and tapping into their strengths or interests to help them develop.

Q2: Can kids participate in after-school activities?

A: Absolutely! There are clubs, the arts, sports and fun activities that create opportunities for kids to learn to work with others, be creative, and take on leadership.

Q3: What does the school do to provide for kids' physical safety?

A: They have locked doors, prepare for lockdown drills, and keep a close eye on everyone in order to foster a safe and caring school environment.

Q4: How do parents contribute in Cayuga Heights Elementary School?

A: Parents can attend meetings, volunteer in the classrooms, and participate in school events.

Q5: In what ways do teachers use digital tools to identify and address each student’s academic and behavioral needs?

A: The teachers utilize computer software to monitor student grades, attendance, behavior and engagement in order to provide the student with the correct level of support specific to the student to promote progress.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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