Enrollment
711
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Syracuse, NY
Dr Weeks Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dr Weeks Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362859003853
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Weeks Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools.
- #22 of 23
- schools in Syracuse · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 90.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr Weeks Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Weeks Elementary School ranks #22 of 23 schools in Syracuse, NY.
School address
District: Syracuse City School District · New York
NCES ID 362859003853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr Weeks Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr Weeks Elementary School
Dr Weeks Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Syracuse, New York, enrolling 711 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.1:1 is larger than about 87% of New York schools and 28% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 90.3% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 711 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 554 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #506, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and White (15%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 711 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Syracuse City School District also operates Henninger High School (1,483 students) and Nottingham High School (1,350 students) alongside Dr Weeks 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 Dr Weeks Elementary School compares
Dr Weeks 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.3% | ▲ 61% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 87% in New York - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
68.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,831
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 711 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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
African American 57.1%
White 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Asian 7.3%
Two or More 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Dr Weeks Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Syracuse City School District, which includes Dr Weeks Elementary School.
$23,831
Per student
-10%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Dr Weeks Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henninger High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nottingham High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Corcoran High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huntington K-8 School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Weeks Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,350
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar other 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 (~711 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dr Weeks Elementary School
How many students attend Dr Weeks Elementary School?
Dr Weeks Elementary School has 711 students enrolled. It is a public school in Syracuse, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Weeks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Weeks Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 28% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr Weeks Elementary School?
90.3% of students at Dr Weeks Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Weeks Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dr Weeks Elementary School is African American at 57.1% of enrollment, in Syracuse, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Weeks Elementary School?
Dr Weeks Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Dr Weeks Elementary School rank among schools in Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Weeks Elementary School ranks #22 of 23 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 schools in Syracuse on the city page.
Is Dr Weeks Elementary School a good school?
Dr Weeks Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Syracuse City School District?
Besides Dr Weeks Elementary School, Syracuse City School District also operates Henninger High School (1,483 students), Nottingham High School (1,350 students), and Corcoran High School (1,338 students). See the Syracuse City School District district page for the complete list.
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