At a glance
Reported students
494
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
508.5
Catherine M McNamara Elementary School: 494 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
14.8:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 528
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
What the reported data says about Catherine M McNamara Elementary School
Catherine M McNamara Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Baldwinsville. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Baldwinsville Central School District. NCES reports 494 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, above the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (87.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.5%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Catherine M McNamara Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87.7%
- Hispanic5.5%
- Black1.4%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Baldwinsville Central School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Van Buren Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
488 reported students
Harry E Elden Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
504 reported students
Mae E Reynolds School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
513 reported students
L Pearl Palmer Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
467 reported students
Donald S Ray School
Middle · Grades 06–07
846 reported students
Theodore R Durgee Junior High School
Other · Grades 08–09
848 reported students
Public schools near Catherine M McNamara Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mae E Reynolds School Elementary · Baldwinsville Central School District | PK–05 | 513 | 0.9 mi |
| L Pearl Palmer Elementary School Elementary · Baldwinsville Central School District | PK–05 | 467 | 2.1 mi |
| Van Buren Elementary School Elementary · Baldwinsville Central School District | PK–05 | 488 | 3 mi |
| Elmcrest Elementary School Elementary · Liverpool Central School District | KG–02 | 362 | 3.1 mi |
| Long Branch Elementary School Elementary · Liverpool Central School District | KG–02 | 378 | 3.4 mi |
| Harry E Elden Elementary School Elementary · Baldwinsville Central School District | KG–05 | 504 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Catherine M McNamara Elementary School
What grades does Catherine M McNamara Elementary School serve?
Catherine M McNamara Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Baldwinsville Central School District.
How many students attend Catherine M McNamara Elementary School?
Catherine M McNamara Elementary School reported 494 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 528 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Catherine M McNamara Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 494 students and 33.33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Catherine M McNamara Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Catherine M McNamara Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Baldwinsville Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Catherine M McNamara Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Catherine M McNamara Elementary School in?
Catherine M McNamara Elementary School is part of Baldwinsville Central School District, based in Baldwinsville, NY, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Catherine M McNamara Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mae E Reynolds School (0.9 mi), L Pearl Palmer Elementary School (2.1 mi), Van Buren Elementary School (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.