Enrollment
467
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How L Pearl Palmer Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at L Pearl Palmer Elementary School
L Pearl Palmer Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Baldwinsville, New York, enrolling 467 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.1:1 is larger than about 92% of New York schools and 36% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.7% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the New York average.
With 467 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 677 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #233.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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 L Pearl Palmer 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 L Pearl Palmer Elementary School compares
L Pearl Palmer 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 + 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.
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 87.8%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baldwinsville Central School District, which includes L Pearl Palmer 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 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
- 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 (~467 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is L Pearl Palmer Elementary School a good school?
L Pearl Palmer Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 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.
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