Enrollment
431
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palmyra, NY
Palmyra-Macedon Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Palmyra-Macedon Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362238003151
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palmyra-Macedon Primary School earns 23/100 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.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Palmyra · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 33.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Palmyra-Macedon Primary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palmyra-Macedon Primary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Palmyra, NY.
School address
District: Palmyra-Macedon Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362238003151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Palmyra-Macedon Primary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Palmyra-Macedon Primary School
Palmyra-Macedon Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Palmyra, New York, enrolling 431 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.7:1 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 33.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 431 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 904 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #871, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 431 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Palmyra-Macedon Central School District also operates Palmyra-Macedon Senior High School (513 students) and Palmyra-Macedon Middle School (354 students) alongside Palmyra-Macedon Primary 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 Palmyra-Macedon Primary School compares
Palmyra-Macedon Primary 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.4% | ▼ 41% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 68% in New York - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$22,562
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Palmyra-Macedon Primary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palmyra-Macedon Central School District, which includes Palmyra-Macedon Primary School.
$22,562
Per student
-15%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.1%
State 48.4%
Federal 12.5%
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 Palmyra-Macedon Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra-Macedon Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palmyra-Macedon Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palmyra-Macedon Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palmyra-Macedon Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~431 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Palmyra-Macedon Primary School
How many students attend Palmyra-Macedon Primary School?
Palmyra-Macedon Primary School has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palmyra, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmyra-Macedon Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmyra-Macedon Primary School is 12.7:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palmyra-Macedon Primary School?
33.4% of students at Palmyra-Macedon Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palmyra-Macedon Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Palmyra-Macedon Primary School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Palmyra, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palmyra-Macedon Primary School?
Palmyra-Macedon Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Palmyra-Macedon Primary School rank among public schools in Palmyra?
By Resource Investment Index, Palmyra-Macedon Primary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Palmyra, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Palmyra on the city page.
Is Palmyra-Macedon Primary School a good school?
Palmyra-Macedon Primary School earns 23/100 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. 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 Palmyra-Macedon Central School District?
Besides Palmyra-Macedon Primary School, Palmyra-Macedon Central School District also operates Palmyra-Macedon Senior High School (513 students), Palmyra-Macedon Middle School (354 students), and Palmyra-Macedon Intermediate School (339 students). See the Palmyra-Macedon Central School District district page for the complete list.
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