Enrollment
358
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Syracuse, NY
Cherry Road Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cherry Road Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360732000521
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherry Road Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools.
- #5 of 9
- elementary schools in Syracuse · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for New York
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherry Road Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Road Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Syracuse, NY.
School address
District: Westhill Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360732000521 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cherry Road Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cherry Road Elementary School
Cherry Road Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Syracuse, New York, enrolling 358 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17:1 is larger than about 94% of New York schools and 44% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 358 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 740 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #300.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 41/100).
12.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Westhill Central School District spends $20,730 per pupil, 22% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Westhill Central School District also operates Onondaga Hill Middle School (575 students) and Westhill High School (525 students) alongside Cherry Road Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cherry Road Elementary School compares
Cherry Road Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 44% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 94% in New York - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,730
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Cherry Road Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westhill Central School District, which includes Cherry Road Elementary School.
$20,730
Per student
-22%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.0%
State 43.7%
Federal 7.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cherry Road Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onondaga Hill Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westhill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walberta Park Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherry Road Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~358 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cherry Road Elementary School
How many students attend Cherry Road Elementary School?
Cherry Road Elementary School has 358 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Syracuse, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Road Elementary School is 17:1, which is 44% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cherry Road Elementary School?
29.6% of students at Cherry Road Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherry Road Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cherry Road Elementary School is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Syracuse, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherry Road Elementary School?
Cherry Road Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cherry Road Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Road Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Syracuse, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Syracuse on the city page.
Is Cherry Road Elementary School a good school?
Cherry Road Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Westhill Central School District?
Besides Cherry Road Elementary School, Westhill Central School District also operates Onondaga Hill Middle School (575 students), Westhill High School (525 students), and Walberta Park Primary School (256 students). See the Westhill Central School District district page for the complete list.
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