Enrollment
361
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Syracuse, NY
East Syracuse Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Syracuse Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360999000774
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Syracuse Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in East Syracuse · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
East Syracuse Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Syracuse Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in East Syracuse, NY.
School address
District: East Syracuse Minoa Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360999000774 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Syracuse Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Syracuse Elementary School
East Syracuse Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in East Syracuse, New York, enrolling 361 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 95% of New York schools and 46% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 361 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 625 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #167.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 181 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
East Syracuse Minoa Central School District also operates East Syracuse Minoa Central High School (1,185 students) and Pine Grove Middle School (697 students) alongside East Syracuse 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 East Syracuse Elementary School compares
East Syracuse 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 46% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 23% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 95% in New York - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$23,977
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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 64.5%
African American 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, East Syracuse Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Syracuse Minoa Central School District, which includes East Syracuse Elementary School.
$23,977
Per student
-9%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 39.8%
Federal 9.3%
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 East Syracuse Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Syracuse Minoa Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Grove Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fremont Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minoa Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Syracuse Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,185
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~361 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East Syracuse Elementary School
How many students attend East Syracuse Elementary School?
East Syracuse Elementary School has 361 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Syracuse, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Syracuse Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Syracuse Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 46% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Syracuse Elementary School?
69.1% of students at East Syracuse Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Syracuse Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Syracuse Elementary School is White at 64.5% of enrollment, in East Syracuse, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Syracuse Elementary School?
East Syracuse Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 East Syracuse Elementary School rank among elementary schools in East Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, East Syracuse Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in East 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 East Syracuse on the city page.
Is East Syracuse Elementary School a good school?
East Syracuse Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 East Syracuse Minoa Central School District?
Besides East Syracuse Elementary School, East Syracuse Minoa Central School District also operates East Syracuse Minoa Central High School (1,185 students), Pine Grove Middle School (697 students), and Fremont Elementary School (324 students). See the East Syracuse Minoa Central School District district page for the complete list.
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