Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cato-meridian Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cato-Meridian Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 97 square miles in Cato, NY. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 5.9 miles and the furthest edge reaching 9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cato-meridian Elementary School's student population of 463 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
463 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cato-meridian Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cato-meridian Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2814 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cato-meridian Elementary School's ranking?
Cato-meridian Elementary School is ranked #2814 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Cato-meridian Elementary School often compared to?
Cato-meridian Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cato-meridian Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Cato-meridian Elementary School?
463 students attend Cato-meridian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Cato-meridian Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cato-meridian Elementary School?
Cato-meridian Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cato-meridian Elementary School offer ?
Cato-meridian Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cato-meridian Elementary School part of?
Cato-meridian Elementary School is part of Cato-Meridian Central School District.
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