How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cato-Meridian Central School District | Chatham Central School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cato, New York | Chatham, New York |
| Total Enrollment | 884 | 882 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cato-Meridian Central School District | Chatham Central School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,800 | $34,321 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.1% | 5.8% |
| State Revenue | 63.8% | 26.7% |
| Local Revenue | 24.1% | 67.6% |
Cato-Meridian Central School District
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Chatham Central School District
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cato-Meridian Central School District | Chatham Central School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.8% | 87.2% |
| African American | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.7% | 8.3% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 2.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 39.9% | 35.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cato-Meridian Central School District | Chatham Central School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | 8 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 150.5:1 | 246:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.5% | 26.2% |
School Types
Cato-Meridian Central School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Chatham Central School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.