Enrollment
277
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 317755001653
Elementary School at Syracuse — Syracuse, NE
Federal NCES profile for Elementary School at Syracuse, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 72
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-Dunbar-Avoca Schools · Nebraska
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)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.3%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elementary School at Syracuse compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Elementary School at Syracuse reports 277 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% above the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 5% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 10.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 67% below the Nebraska average and 80% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 11.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools spends $14,006 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 78.5% from local sources (property taxes), 14.4% from the state, and 7.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 3 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 Elementary School at Syracuse compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 67% | 30.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 57% | — | — |
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
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 67% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
— 11% above state mean
Top 72% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$14,006
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nebraska avg of $20,313
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 277 Top 57% in Nebraska — larger than 43% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 15.1:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 10.3% -67% vs state
NCES ID 317755001653
Student demographics
White 94.6%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.2%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools, which includes Elementary School at Syracuse.
$14,006
Per student
-31%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 78.5%
State 14.4%
Federal 7.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Elementary School at Syracuse
How many students attend Elementary School at Syracuse?
Elementary School at Syracuse has 277 students enrolled. It is a other school in SYRACUSE, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elementary School at Syracuse?
The student-teacher ratio at Elementary School at Syracuse is 15.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elementary School at Syracuse?
10.3% of students at Elementary School at Syracuse are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elementary School at Syracuse?
The largest demographic group at Elementary School at Syracuse is White at 94.6%. The school serves a student body in SYRACUSE, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elementary School at Syracuse?
Elementary School at Syracuse has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.