LYNCOURT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

SYRACUSE, New York — 1 schools

411
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$38,459
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

LYNCOURT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 1 public schools serving 411 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 430 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Onondaga County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $38,459 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 41.3% local, 42.7% state, and 16.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $137,159 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 72/100, ranked #120 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 430:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 37.0% White, 22.1% Asian, 18.1% African American across the district's schools.

Lyncourt School accounts for 100.0% of all LYNCOURT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means LYNCOURT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

LYNCOURT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 61.8% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

LYNCOURT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 430:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

LYNCOURT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 20.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within LYNCOURT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the LYNCOURT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

16.0%
Federal
42.7%
State
41.3%
Local

Funding Equity

72
Equity Score
120 / 941
State Rank
45
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Onondaga County county, where this district is located.

$995
Studio/mo
$1,123
1 BR/mo
$1,392
2 BR/mo
$1,691
3 BR/mo
$1,848
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$137,159
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in LYNCOURT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
African American 18.1%
Asian 22.1%
Multiracial 8.1%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

430:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in LYNCOURT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Lyncourt School
430

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in LYNCOURT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

LYNCOURT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 411 students.

How much does LYNCOURT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

LYNCOURT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $38,459 per student. The district has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #120 in New York.

What is the average teacher salary in LYNCOURT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in LYNCOURT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT is $137,159 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near LYNCOURT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Onondaga County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of LYNCOURT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

LYNCOURT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 37.0% White, 22.1% Asian, 18.1% African American, 13.7% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for LYNCOURT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

LYNCOURT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #120 out of 941 districts in New York. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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