Enrollment
494
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baldwinsville, NY
Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360387000139
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Baldwinsville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Baldwinsville, NY.
School address
District: Baldwinsville Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360387000139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School
Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Baldwinsville, New York, enrolling 494 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 494 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 822 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #271.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Baldwinsville Central School District spends $19,045 per pupil, 28% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Baldwinsville Central School District also operates Charles W Baker High School (1,240 students) and Theodore R Durgee Junior High School (848 students) alongside Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School compares
Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 54% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 84% in New York - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,045
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baldwinsville Central School District, which includes Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School.
$19,045
Per student
-28%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.1%
State 43.0%
Federal 10.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles W Baker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Theodore R Durgee Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Donald S Ray School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mae E Reynolds School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harry E Elden Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,240
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~494 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School
How many students attend Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School?
Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School has 494 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baldwinsville, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 23% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School?
25.8% of students at Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Baldwinsville, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School?
Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School rank among schools in Baldwinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Baldwinsville, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Baldwinsville on the city page.
Is Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School a good school?
Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Baldwinsville Central School District?
Besides Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School, Baldwinsville Central School District also operates Charles W Baker High School (1,240 students), Theodore R Durgee Junior High School (848 students), and Donald S Ray School (846 students). See the Baldwinsville Central School District district page for the complete list.
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