Enrollment
281
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waterman Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waterman Elementary School
Waterman Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Skaneateles, New York, enrolling 281 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.0% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 281 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 194 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #146, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Skaneateles Central School District also operates Skaneateles Senior High School (410 students) and State Street Intermediate School (266 students) alongside Waterman 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 Waterman Elementary School compares
Waterman 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,670
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Skaneateles Central School District, which includes Waterman Elementary School.
$23,670
Per student
-10%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.0%
State 20.8%
Federal 5.2%
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 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
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~281 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Skaneateles on the city page.
Is Waterman Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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