- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Skaneateles, NY
Waterman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Waterman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362694003670
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waterman Elementary School earns 42/100 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.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Skaneateles · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 9.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Waterman Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waterman Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Skaneateles, NY.
School address
District: Skaneateles Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362694003670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Waterman Elementary School held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 362694003670 · Skaneateles, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 12.8:1 · 9.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Skaneateles Senior High School (410 students)
Waterman Elementary School held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Waterman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skaneateles Se
Skaneateles Senior High School
410 students
- This school
Waterman Elementary School
281 students
- State Street I
State Street Intermediate School
266 students
- Skaneateles Mi
Skaneateles Middle School
255 students
What this shows Waterman Elementary School reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waterman Elementary School compares
Waterman 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.0% | ▼ 84% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in New York - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$25,118
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Waterman Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Skaneateles Central School District reports $25,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waterman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skaneateles Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| State Street Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skaneateles Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waterman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waterman Elementary School
How many students attend Waterman Elementary School?
Waterman Elementary School has 281 students enrolled. It is a public school in Skaneateles, NY. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterman Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waterman Elementary School?
9.0% of students at Waterman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waterman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Waterman Elementary School is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Skaneateles, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waterman Elementary School?
Waterman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Waterman Elementary School rank among public schools in Skaneateles?
By Resource Investment Index, Waterman Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Skaneateles, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Skaneateles Central School District?
Besides Waterman Elementary School, Skaneateles Central School District also operates Skaneateles Senior High School (410 students), State Street Intermediate School (266 students), and Skaneateles Middle School (255 students). See the Skaneateles Central School District district page for the complete list.