WATERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.skanschools.org

288 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Waterman Elementary School is a prominent educational institution located in the picturesque village of Skaneateles, New York. As part of the Skaneateles Central School District, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education for students in the primary grade levels. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing environment, Waterman Elementary places a strong emphasis on fostering both the intellectual and social-emotional development of its students.

The school benefits from the broader district’s reputation for high standards and community involvement, which is a hallmark of the Skaneateles area. By leveraging a collaborative partnership between dedicated faculty, supportive families, and the surrounding community, Waterman Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Through a variety of programs and a focused curriculum, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to the intermediate and secondary levels of their academic careers.

288

Total Students

22.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WATERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	9
Asian	1
Two or More	10

White
268 (93.1 %)
Two or More
10 (3.5 %)
Hispanic
9 (3.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	SKANEATELES CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)291-2351
Website:	http://www.skanschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 14

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WATERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	14
Kindergarten	100
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WATERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	144	50%
Male	144	50%

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