Enrollment
281
Elementary
DISTRICT 274 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SKANEATELES CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 362694003670
WATERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
55 EAST ST, SKANEATELES, NY 13152 · (315) 291-2351 · Onondaga County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL281 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.6:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
11%
31 students
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 88 | 31% |
| Grade 1 | 88 | 31% |
| Grade 2 | 105 | 37% |
Student demographics
10%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 72% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
WATERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL→STATE STREET INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL→SKANEATELES MIDDLE SCHOOL→SKANEATELES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Based on grade levels within SKANEATELES CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like WATERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| WATERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL this school | 281 | 11.0% | N/A |
| EDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EDEN | 282 | 13.8% | 54.5% |
| STATE STREET INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL SKANEATELES | 266 | 14.3% | 65.3% |
| ELMA PRIMARY SCHOOL ELMA | 260 | 15.8% | 59.9% |
| HARTS HILL SCHOOL WHITESBORO | 321 | 15.3% | 71.3% |
| G L PRIESS PRIMARY SCHOOL EDEN | 348 | 11.2% | N/A |
Matched among New York elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where WATERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New York | In Onondaga County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 281 | #2,099 of 2,585 | #61 of 70 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.2:1 | #1,350 of 2,338 | #25 of 68 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 10.3% | #2,292 of 2,388 | #68 of 69 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 11.0% | #2,417 of 2,534 | #70 of 70 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +7.3% | #340 of 606 | #10 of 17 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
281
+45 (+19%) vs 2020
-37% since 1990-91, when it was 443
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
was 10.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 281 | 23 | 12.2:1 | 11% (31) |
| 2023-24 | 284 | 23.4 | 12.1:1 | 11% (32) |
| 2022-23 | 288 | 22.6 | 12.8:1 | 10% (28) |
| 2020-21 | 236 | 23 | 10.3:1 | 8% (20) |
| 2017-18 | 262 | 22 | 11.9:1 | 12% (31) |
| 2015-16 | 247 | 14 | 17.6:1 | 14% (35) |
| 2010-11 | 317 | 30 | 10.6:1 | 6% (19) |
| 2000-01 | 390 | 26 | 15.0:1 | 4% (17) |
| 1990-91 | 443 | 26 | 17.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for WATERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
About WATERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WATERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a small elementary school in SKANEATELES, New York. The school reports 281 students in kindergarten through 2. The typical figure for elementary schools in New York is about 443 students.
SKANEATELES CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT oversees WATERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL and 3 other schools, with 1,212 students in total.
WATERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's enrollment is 95% White. The school is also 3% Hispanic and 2% multiracial. That is higher than the 75% White share among all Onondaga County residents. WATERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's diversity index is 10%, against a US figure of 70%.
Its teaching staff equals 23 full-time positions, a ratio of 12.2:1. That is close to the 12.8:1 average for elementary schools in New York. Around 11% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. The 49% average for public schools in Onondaga County is 38 points higher.
Across Onondaga County, the median household income is $76,945, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 39%, and about 9% of people live in poverty. In all, Onondaga County has 123 public schools and roughly 67,044 students.
SKANEATELES MIDDLE SCHOOL is the public school closest to WATERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 other public schools within five miles.
Federal records code the school's setting as Rural: Distant.
WATERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's enrollment climbed from 236 in 2020-21 to 281 in 2024-25. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio rose from 10.3:1 to 12.2:1.
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Onondaga County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
471,129
Census ACS
Median income
$76,945
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
123
67,044 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SKANEATELES CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- SKANEATELES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 410 students
- STATE STREET INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLElementary · 266 students
- SKANEATELES MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 255 students
Other schools in SKANEATELES
- SKANEATELES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 410 students
- STATE STREET INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLElementary · 266 students
- SKANEATELES MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 255 students
Other Waterman Elementary schools
One other US public school is named Waterman Elementary. WATERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Waterman ElementaryHarrisonburg, VA · 557 students
Nearby schools
- SKANEATELES MIDDLE SCHOOL0.2 mi · 255
- STATE STREET INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL0.2 mi · 266
- SKANEATELES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL0.3 mi · 410
- HARRIET TUBMAN RESIDENTIAL CENTER4.1 mi · 20
- C S DRIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL4.7 mi · 501
- K C HEFFERNAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL4.7 mi · 471
Frequently asked questions
About WATERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at WATERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
WATERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 281 students in grades KG-02.
What grades does WATERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
WATERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades KG-02.
How many teachers does WATERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
WATERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL employs 23 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.
How diverse is WATERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
WATERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reports a student body of 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is WATERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL public or private?
WATERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by SKANEATELES CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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