ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Located at 400 Lake Street in Ithaca, New York, the Ithaca City School District serves as an active, traditional public school system set within a vibrant small-city environment. Operating 12 operational schools across the region, this non-charter district offers a seamless educational journey spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. With a total enrollment of 5,133 students, the district serves a diverse body of learners across all grade levels, fostering early childhood foundational skills, strong middle-grade development, and comprehensive high school academic programs.

To support its student population, the district maintains a robust and highly resourced professional team. The instructional faculty includes approximately 966 full-time equivalent teachers and nearly 243 instructional aides, ensuring dedicated classroom attention and individualized guidance. This instructional core is reinforced by more than 1,038 support staff members, bringing the district’s total workforce to over 2,246 full-time equivalent staff members. For parents, students, and educational researchers, the Ithaca City School District stands out as a well-staffed, well-rounded community cornerstone committed to academic achievement and student well-being in upstate New York.
12
Total Schools
5,133
Total Students
965.9
Full-Time Teachers
5.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White3,121
Hispanic494
Black368
Asian511
Two or More587
American Indian14
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    3,121 (61.2%)
  • Two or More
    587 (11.5%)
  • Asian
    511 (10.0%)
  • Hispanic
    494 (9.7%)
  • Black
    368 (7.2%)
  • American Indian
    14 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary8
Middle2
High2
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:12
Students:5,133*
Teachers (FTE):965.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.3
Schools in ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 12 Schools