CATO-MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.catomeridian.org

489 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

489

Total Students

39.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CATO-MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	459
Hispanic	9
Two or More	21

White
459 (93.9 %)
Two or More
21 (4.3 %)
Hispanic
9 (1.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CATO-MERIDIAN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)626-3439
Website:	http://www.catomeridian.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	187
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 48

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 66

Ungraded 2