- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fulton, NY
Palermo Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Palermo Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361917001734
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palermo Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Fulton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Palermo Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palermo Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Fulton, NY.
School address
District: Mexico Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361917001734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Palermo Elementary School held near 214 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 361917001734 · Fulton, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
216 enr · 10.8:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Mexico Middle School (628 students)
Palermo Elementary School held near 214 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Palermo Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mexico Middle
Mexico Middle School
628 students
- Mexico High Sc
Mexico High School
619 students
- Mexico Element
Mexico Elementary School
362 students
- New Haven Elem 239
New Haven Elementary School
239 students
- This school 216
Palermo Elementary School
216 students
What this shows Palermo Elementary School reports 216 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palermo Elementary School compares
Palermo 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 13% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in New York - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,908
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.7, Palermo Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Mexico Central School District reports $26,908 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palermo Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mexico High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mexico Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Haven Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palermo Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~216 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palermo Elementary School
How many students attend Palermo Elementary School?
Palermo Elementary School has 216 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fulton, NY. CCD year-over-year: 223 (2022-23) → 214 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palermo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palermo Elementary School is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palermo Elementary School?
48.9% of students at Palermo Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palermo Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Palermo Elementary School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Fulton, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palermo Elementary School?
Palermo Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Palermo Elementary School rank among schools in Fulton?
By Resource Investment Index, Palermo Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Fulton, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fulton on the city page.
What other schools are in Mexico Central School District?
Besides Palermo Elementary School, Mexico Central School District also operates Mexico Middle School (628 students), Mexico High School (619 students), and Mexico Elementary School (362 students). See the Mexico Central School District district page for the complete list.