- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Cherry Road Elementary School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.9 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 360732000521 · Syracuse, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 17:1 · 29.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Onondaga Hill Middle School (575 students)
Cherry Road Elementary School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.9 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Cherry Road Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Onondaga Hill
Onondaga Hill Middle School
575 students
- Westhill High
Westhill High School
525 students
- This school
Cherry Road Elementary School
358 students
- Walberta Park
Walberta Park Primary School
256 students
What this shows Cherry Road Elementary School reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherry Road Elementary School compares
Cherry Road Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$22,028
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Westhill Central School District reports $22,028 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~358 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.