Enrollment
377
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 362859006481
Delaware Primary School — Syracuse, NY
Federal NCES profile for Delaware Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Syracuse City School District · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Delaware Primary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Delaware Primary School reports 377 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 44.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% below the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 35% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 95.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 69% above the New York average and 84% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 377 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 96.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Syracuse City School District spends $29,153 per pupil district-wide, below the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 11.5% from local sources (property taxes), 65.7% from the state, and 22.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Delaware Primary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.1% | ▲ 69% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 40% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
95.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 69% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
— 12% below state mean
Top 31% in New York — lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
96.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$29,153
per pupil, district-wide
— below New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 377 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 377 Top 40% in New York — larger than 60% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 44.0
Students per teacher 10.3:1 -12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 95.1% +69% vs state
NCES ID 362859006481
Student demographics
African American 43.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%
White 14.9%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 43.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 377:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 96.0%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 25
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Syracuse City School District, which includes Delaware Primary School.
$29,153
Per student
-2%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+50%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 11.5%
State 65.7%
Federal 22.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,350
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
Similar other schools in Syracuse
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Standard public school
993 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Huntington K-8 School
Standard public school
934 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School
Standard public school
776 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Frazer K-8 School
Standard public school
774 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Dr Weeks Elementary School
Standard public school
711 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Delaware Primary School
How many students attend Delaware Primary School?
Delaware Primary School has 377 students enrolled. It is a other school in SYRACUSE, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delaware Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delaware Primary School is 10.3:1, which is 12% lower than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Delaware Primary School?
95.1% of students at Delaware Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delaware Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Delaware Primary School is African American at 43.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in SYRACUSE, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delaware Primary School?
Delaware Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.