Cato-Meridian Elementary School

Public PK, KG-6

 2851 State Rte 370
       Cato, NY  13033


(315) 626-3439

District: Cato-Meridian Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1551st of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,520 Help


Students who attend Cato-Meridian Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Cato-Meridian Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  489

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.9%
Two or more races:
4.3%
Hispanic:
1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.4% Help


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Compare Details Cato-Meridian Elementary School ranks worse than 63.6% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.24. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.9%), two or more races (4.3%), Hispanic (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cato-Meridian Elementary School is 12.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cato-Meridian Elementary School is $13,520.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Cato-Meridian Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cato-Meridian Elementary School 1551st of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Cato-Meridian Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Cato-Meridian Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cato-Meridian Central School District 413th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cato-Meridian Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Cato-Meridian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.76 1012th 2206 54.1%
2007 63.86 967th 2219 56.4%
2008 52.60 1295th 2227 41.9%
2009 56.09 1224th 2257 45.8%
2010 46.51 1387th 2263 38.7%
2011 52.94 1206th 2286 47.2%
2012 58.60 1078th 2320 53.5%
2013 46.66 1207th 2325 48.1%
2014 49.77 1182nd 2345 49.6%
2015 51.82 1108th 2352 52.9%
2016 56.28 1006th 2366 57.5%
2017 53.25 1096th 2386 54.1%
2018 47.44 1268th 2395 47.1%
2019 48.48 1197th 2413 50.4%
2021 47.10 1155th 2201 47.5%
2022 45.95 1281st 2434 47.4%
2023 36.24 1551st 2439 36.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cato-Meridian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.32 553rd 1941 71.5%
2021 24.92 877th 1044 16.0%
2022 27.56 1652nd 2031 18.7%
2023 27.11 1569th 2016 22.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cato-Meridian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.29 888th 2045 56.6%
2019 46.06 988th 2032 51.4%
2021 49.41 800th 1678 52.3%
2022 41.52 1169th 2099 44.3%
2023 33.15 1368th 2041 33.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Cato-Meridian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.81 1344th 2338 42.5%
2019 47.31 1224th 2357 48.1%
2021 46.47 1050th 1955 46.3%
2022 49.15 1202nd 2401 49.9%
2023 44.08 1325th 2403 44.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Cato-Meridian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.27 1157th 2340 50.6%
2019 50.21 1130th 2358 52.1%
2021 44.06 1113th 1961 43.2%
2022 43.34 1353rd 2400 43.6%
2023 29.99 1729th 2400 28.0%
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Rank History for White students at Cato-Meridian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.35 785th 1338 41.3%
2021 45.34 716th 1224 41.5%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Cato-Meridian Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 517 3 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 524
1990 530 2 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 537
1991 503 2 1 0 3 n/a n/a 36 545
1992 572 1 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 577
1993 589 2 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 593
1994 575 2 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 582
1995 564 4 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 573
1996 564 4 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 573
1997 517 6 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1998 525 4 1 4 4 n/a n/a 0 538
1999 504 4 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 514
2000 502 5 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 514
2001 473 5 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 483
2002 459 6 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 470
2003 459 6 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 470
2004 429 4 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 440
2005 425 4 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 438
2006 408 1 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 419
2007 399 6 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 418
2008 405 7 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 422
2009 392 5 3 4 5 n/a n/a 0 409
2010 374 10 2 7 12 n/a n/a 0 405
2011 351 7 2 5 8 0 7 0 380
2012 374 9 2 7 8 1 10 0 411
2013 388 8 0 4 1 1 21 0 423
2014 363 1 1 7 0 0 18 0 390
2015 344 2 2 7 0 0 16 0 371
2016 371 1 2 7 0 0 11 0 392
2017 383 0 0 6 0 1 11 0 401
2018 371 0 0 8 0 1 10 0 390
2019 349 1 0 6 0 1 12 0 369
2020 348 1 0 8 3 1 13 0 374
2021 456 1 0 13 2 1 15 0 488
2022 450 1 0 11 0 1 19 0 482
2023 459 0 0 9 0 0 21 0 489

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cato-Meridian Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 524 25.9 20.2 n/a
1990 537 30.3 17.7 n/a
1991 545 30.2 18.0 n/a
1992 577 28.1 20.5 n/a
1993 593 27.8 21.3 n/a
1994 582 30.8 18.9 27.5
1995 573 28.8 19.9 27.4
1996 573 28.8 19.9 27.4
1997 526 30.8 17.1 27
1998 538 31.8 16.9 24.9
1999 514 30.8 16.7 24.1
2000 514 30.3 17.0 35.8
2001 483 34.1 14.2 34.8
2002 470 34.3 13.7 33.8
2003 470 34.3 13.7 33.8
2004 440 n/a n/a n/a
2005 438 28.8 15.2 34.9
2006 419 28.0 15.0 38.4
2007 418 33.1 12.6 37.3
2008 422 32.4 13.0 36.5
2009 409 31.4 13.0 37.2
2010 405 32.9 12.3 44.7
2011 380 29.2 12.9 39.5
2012 411 27.9 14.7 39.2
2013 423 26.9 15.7 31.7
2014 390 28.9 13.4 31.5
2015 371 27.0 13.7 45.8
2016 392 27.0 14.5 44.9
2017 401 29.4 13.6 44.1
2018 390 29.3 13.2 42.1
2019 369 28.4 12.9 44.4
2020 374 26.2 14.2 47.6
2021 488 33.9 14.3 45.7
2022 482 39.1 12.3 45.6
2023 489 39.7 12.3 46.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cato-Meridian Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 524 25.9 20.2 n/a
1990 537 30.3 17.7 n/a
1991 545 30.2 18.0 n/a
1992 577 28.1 20.5 n/a
1993 593 27.8 21.3 n/a
1994 582 30.8 18.9 27.5
1995 573 28.8 19.9 27.4
1996 573 28.8 19.9 27.4
1997 526 30.8 17.1 27
1998 538 31.8 16.9 24.9
1999 514 30.8 16.7 24.1
2000 514 30.3 17.0 35.8
2001 483 34.1 14.2 34.8
2002 470 34.3 13.7 33.8
2003 470 34.3 13.7 33.8
2004 440 n/a n/a n/a
2005 438 28.8 15.2 34.9
2006 419 28.0 15.0 38.4
2007 418 33.1 12.6 37.3
2008 422 32.4 13.0 36.5
2009 409 31.4 13.0 37.2
2010 405 32.9 12.3 44.7
2011 380 29.2 12.9 39.5
2012 411 27.9 14.7 39.2
2013 423 26.9 15.7 31.7
2014 390 28.9 13.4 31.5
2015 371 27.0 13.7 45.8
2016 392 27.0 14.5 44.9
2017 401 29.4 13.6 44.1
2018 390 29.3 13.2 42.1
2019 369 28.4 12.9 44.4
2020 374 26.2 14.2 47.6
2021 488 33.9 14.3 45.7
2022 482 39.1 12.3 45.6
2023 489 39.7 12.3 46.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Cato-Meridian Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.7%0.0%0.0%100.0%99.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201499.7%0.0%0.0%100.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201599.7%0.0%0.0%100.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%100.0%99.7%99.7%
201698.2%0.0%0.6%99.1%99.4%99.4%99.4%98.8%98.8%99.4%
2017100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201899.7%0.0%0.0%99.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%100.0%100.0%
201999.4%0.0%0.0%100.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%100.0%100.0%99.4%
2020100.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cato-Meridian Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $490 (4.8%) $9,672 (95.2%) $10,162
2020 $576 (5.6%) $9,699 (94.4%) $10,275
2021 $1,074 (9.9%) $9,810 (90.1%) $10,885
2022 $2,393 (17.7%) $11,127 (82.3%) $13,520

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cato-Meridian Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1197th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1551st of 2439 Elementary schools
 14%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cato-Meridian Elementary School)4322.2
 20.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cato-Meridian Central School District)4322.2
 20.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Cato-Meridian Elementary School)6533.3
 31.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Cato-Meridian Central School District)6533.3
 31.7%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cato-Meridian Elementary School)3636.2
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cato-Meridian Central School District)3635.6
 0.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Cato-Meridian Elementary School)5832.8
 25.2%
   4th Grade Math (Cato-Meridian Central School District)5832.2
 25.8%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students369489
 32.5%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic69
 50%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White349459
 31.5%
Two or More Races1221
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.4%46.4%
 2%


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Students who attend Cato-Meridian Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Cato-Meridian Junior-Senior High School

Cato-Meridian Elementary School ranks 1551st of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 489 students attended Cato-Meridian Elementary School.

Students at Cato-Meridian Elementary School are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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