- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cicero, NY
Cicero Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cicero Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362121002996
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cicero Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Cicero · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cicero Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cicero Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Cicero, NY.
School address
District: North Syracuse Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362121002996 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Cicero Elementary School held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.4 → 42.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 362121002996 · Cicero, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 13.2:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Cicero-North Syracuse High School (1,748 students)
Cicero Elementary School held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.4 → 42.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Cicero Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cicero-North S
Cicero-North Syracuse High School
1,748 students
- North Syracuse
North Syracuse Junior High School
1,186 students
- Gillette Road
Gillette Road Middle School
1,101 students
- Roxboro Road M 697
Roxboro Road Middle School
697 students
- This school 596
Cicero Elementary School
596 students
- Smith Road Ele 553
Smith Road Elementary School
553 students
What this shows Cicero Elementary School reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cicero Elementary School compares
Cicero 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 58% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,912
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 596 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Asian 6.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Cicero Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for North Syracuse Central School District reports $23,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cicero Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cicero-North Syracuse High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Syracuse Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gillette Road Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roxboro Road Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smith Road Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cicero Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,186
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~596 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cicero Elementary School
How many students attend Cicero Elementary School?
Cicero Elementary School has 596 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cicero, NY. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cicero Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cicero Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cicero Elementary School?
23.8% of students at Cicero Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cicero Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cicero Elementary School is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Cicero, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cicero Elementary School?
Cicero Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cicero Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Cicero?
By Resource Investment Index, Cicero Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Cicero, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in North Syracuse Central School District?
Besides Cicero Elementary School, North Syracuse Central School District also operates Cicero-North Syracuse High School (1,748 students), North Syracuse Junior High School (1,186 students), and Gillette Road Middle School (1,101 students). See the North Syracuse Central School District district page for the complete list.