- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Syracuse, NE
Elementary School at Syracuse
Federal NCES profile for Elementary School at Syracuse, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317755001653
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elementary School at Syracuse earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Syracuse · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Elementary School at Syracuse has class sizes larger than 75% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elementary School at Syracuse ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Syracuse, NE.
School address
District: Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317755001653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Elementary School at Syracuse held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.4 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 317755001653 · Syracuse, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 15.4:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Middle School at Syracuse (286 students)
Elementary School at Syracuse held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.4 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Elementary School at Syracuse in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middle School
Middle School at Syracuse
286 students
- This school
Elementary School at Syracuse
277 students
- High School at
High School at Syracuse
228 students
What this shows Elementary School at Syracuse reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elementary School at Syracuse compares
Elementary School at Syracuse held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 67% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,705
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Student demographics
White 94.6%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.3, Elementary School at Syracuse is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools reports $13,705 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elementary School at Syracuse Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle School at Syracuse | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| High School at Syracuse | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elementary School at Syracuse's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~277 students)
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 public school in Syracuse, NE. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elementary School at Syracuse?
The student-teacher ratio at Elementary School at Syracuse is 15.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elementary School at Syracuse rank among public schools in Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Elementary School at Syracuse ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Syracuse, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools?
Besides Elementary School at Syracuse, Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools also operates Middle School at Syracuse (286 students) and High School at Syracuse (228 students). See the Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools district page for the complete list.