- Enrollment
- 1,240
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.5 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 360387000139 · Baldwinsville, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
494 enr · 14.5:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles W Baker High School (1,240 students)
Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.5 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles W Bake
Charles W Baker High School
1,240 students
- Theodore R Dur
Theodore R Durgee Junior High School
848 students
- Donald S Ray S
Donald S Ray School
846 students
- Mae E Reynolds
Mae E Reynolds School
513 students
- Harry E Elden
Harry E Elden Elementary School
504 students
- This school 494
Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School
494 students
What this shows Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School reports 494 students on the CCD universe file.
How Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School compares
Catherine M Mcnamara Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$20,586
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Baldwinsville Central School District reports $20,586 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~494 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 507 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.