- Enrollment
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Syracuse, NY
Edward Smith K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Edward Smith K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362859003856
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward Smith K-8 School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #8 of 23
- schools in Syracuse · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward Smith K-8 School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward Smith K-8 School ranks #8 of 23 schools in Syracuse, NY.
School address
District: Syracuse City School District · New York
NCES ID 362859003856 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Edward Smith K-8 School held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.9 → 65.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 362859003856 · Syracuse, NY Other · MID · TRAD
697 enr · 11.2:1 · 68.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Henninger High School (1,483 students)
Edward Smith K-8 School held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.9 → 65.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Edward Smith K-8 School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henninger High
Henninger High School
1,483 students
- Nottingham Hig
Nottingham High School
1,350 students
- Corcoran High
Corcoran High School
1,338 students
- Public Service
Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler
1,126 students
- Huntington K-8
Huntington K-8 School
934 students
- This school
Edward Smith K-8 School
697 students
What this shows Edward Smith K-8 School reports 697 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edward Smith K-8 School compares
Edward Smith K-8 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 23% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 697 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
697
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.9%
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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in New York - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.6%
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
$26,097
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 44.2%
White 31.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Edward Smith K-8 School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Syracuse City School District reports $26,097 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edward Smith K-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henninger High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nottingham High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Corcoran High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntington K-8 School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward Smith K-8 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~697 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edward Smith K-8 School
How many students attend Edward Smith K-8 School?
Edward Smith K-8 School has 697 students enrolled. It is a public school in Syracuse, NY. CCD year-over-year: 710 (2022-23) → 675 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward Smith K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward Smith K-8 School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edward Smith K-8 School?
68.9% of students at Edward Smith K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward Smith K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Edward Smith K-8 School is African American at 44.2% of enrollment, in Syracuse, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward Smith K-8 School?
Edward Smith K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Edward Smith K-8 School rank among schools in Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward Smith K-8 School ranks #8 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.
What other schools are in Syracuse City School District?
Besides Edward Smith K-8 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.