CATO-MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CATO-MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CATO-MERIDIAN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in CATO, NY with about 390 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, CATO-MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
CATO-MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Cato, New York, serves as a foundational component of the Cato-Meridian Central School District. As a rural-suburban educational institution, it is dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for students in the primary grades. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, balancing rigorous academic standards with social-emotional development to ensure that young learners build a strong base for their future educational journeys.
Beyond the classroom, the school fosters a tight-knit community atmosphere that encourages collaboration between students, faculty, and families. By utilizing resources integrated within the broader district infrastructure, Cato-Meridian Elementary provides various programs designed to engage students’ interests and promote inclusivity. Their commitment to student growth is reflected in a focus on preparing children not only for the next level of schooling but also for their roles as responsible and curious members of the local community.
For more information, contact CATO-MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (315) 626-3320 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CATO, NY 13033
(315) 626-3320
http://www.catomeridian.org
CATO-MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CATO, NY with about 390 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CATO-MERIDIAN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 390
- Teachers:
- 29.39
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 390 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CATO-MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 95.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.