- Enrollment
- 1,240
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baldwinsville, NY
L Pearl Palmer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for L Pearl Palmer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360387000144
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L Pearl Palmer Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Baldwinsville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 18.7%
- free-lunch eligible
L Pearl Palmer Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, L Pearl Palmer Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Baldwinsville, NY.
School address
District: Baldwinsville Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360387000144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
L Pearl Palmer Elementary School held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 360387000144 · Baldwinsville, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 16.1:1 · 18.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles W Baker High School (1,240 students)
L Pearl Palmer Elementary School held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
L Pearl Palmer 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 467
L Pearl Palmer Elementary School
467 students
What this shows L Pearl Palmer Elementary School reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How L Pearl Palmer Elementary School compares
L Pearl Palmer 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.7% | ▼ 67% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 92% in New York - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, L Pearl Palmer 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 L Pearl Palmer 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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Donald S Ray School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mae E Reynolds School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry E Elden Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L Pearl Palmer 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 (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about L Pearl Palmer Elementary School
How many students attend L Pearl Palmer Elementary School?
L Pearl Palmer Elementary School has 467 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baldwinsville, NY. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at L Pearl Palmer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at L Pearl Palmer Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 36% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at L Pearl Palmer Elementary School?
18.7% of students at L Pearl Palmer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L Pearl Palmer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at L Pearl Palmer Elementary School is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Baldwinsville, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L Pearl Palmer Elementary School?
L Pearl Palmer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 L Pearl Palmer Elementary School rank among schools in Baldwinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, L Pearl Palmer Elementary School ranks #1 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 L Pearl Palmer 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.