CATO-MERIDIAN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Situated at 2851 State Route 370 in Cato, New York, the Cato-Meridian Central School District serves as an essential educational anchor for its rural community within the broader Auburn metropolitan region. As an active, traditional public school system, the district manages two operational facilities that together accommodate 859 students. Its academic programming spans from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, offering an unbroken educational pathway designed to guide young learners from early foundational development through high school graduation and post-secondary preparation.

A central highlight of the district is its well-resourced workforce, which balances a close-knit community atmosphere with extensive instructional and operational support. Cato-Meridian maintains a overall staffing context of approximately 315 full-time equivalent personnel, featuring nearly 150 dedicated classroom teachers, 22 instructional aides, and over 143 specialized support staff. This strong staffing baseline helps ensure tailored attention and robust services across all grade levels. Families, students, and educational researchers seeking further details about academic offerings and district operations can visit their administrative portal online at www.catomeridian.org or contact the district directly.
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Total Schools
859
Total Students
150.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CATO-MERIDIAN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White797
Hispanic14
Black12
Asian1
Two or More33
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    797 (92.8%)
  • Two or More
    33 (3.8%)
  • Hispanic
    14 (1.6%)
  • Black
    12 (1.4%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in CATO-MERIDIAN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:2
Students:859*
Teachers (FTE):150.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.7
Schools in CATO-MERIDIAN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 2 Schools