Peterboro Street Elementary School is a historic elementary school building located at Canastota in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1927 in the Gothic Revival style. It is a large brick and concrete building whose front facade features a broad, projecting central pavilion flanked by broad, two bay wings.
Peterboro Street Elementary School serves 176 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peterboro Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Peterboro Street Elementary School's student population of 176 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Peterboro Street Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
3%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
94%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Peterboro Street Elementary School?
176 students attend Peterboro Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Peterboro Street Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peterboro Street Elementary School?
Peterboro Street Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Peterboro Street Elementary School offer ?
Peterboro Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Peterboro Street Elementary School part of?
Peterboro Street Elementary School is part of Canastota Central School District.
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