Enrollment
596
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cicero Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cicero Elementary School
Cicero Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Cicero, New York, enrolling 596 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 596 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 718 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #600, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 596 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
North Syracuse Central School District also operates Cicero-North Syracuse High School (1,748 students) and North Syracuse Junior High School (1,186 students) alongside Cicero 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 Cicero Elementary School compares
Cicero 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,352
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Syracuse Central School District, which includes Cicero Elementary School.
$22,352
Per student
-15%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.6%
State 44.3%
Federal 8.1%
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 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
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~596 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all elementary schools in Cicero on the city page.
Is Cicero Elementary School a good school?
Cicero Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 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.
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