Palmyra-macedon Primary School serves 454 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 8% 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: 454 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Palmyra-macedon Primary School's student population of 454 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Palmyra-macedon Primary School is 0.15, 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
1%
16%
White
92%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Palmyra-macedon Primary School often compared to?
Palmyra-macedon Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palmyra-macedon Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Palmyra-macedon Primary School?
454 students attend Palmyra-macedon Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Palmyra-macedon Primary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palmyra-macedon Primary School?
Palmyra-macedon Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Palmyra-macedon Primary School offer ?
Palmyra-macedon Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Palmyra-macedon Primary School part of?
Palmyra-macedon Primary School is part of Palmyra-Macedon Central School District.
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