Waterman Elementary School serves 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waterman Elementary School's student population of 284 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
鈥淟earning is not some of the time; it鈥檚 all of the time-for all of us鈥
School Mascot
Lakers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Waterman Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
3%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
94%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lakers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Waterman Elementary School often compared to?
Waterman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walberta Park Primary School, Webster Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Waterman Elementary School?
284 students attend Waterman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Waterman Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waterman Elementary School?
Waterman Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Waterman Elementary School offer ?
Waterman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Waterman Elementary School part of?
Waterman Elementary School is part of Skaneateles Central School District.
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