- Enrollment
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Syracuse, NY
Expeditionary Learning Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Expeditionary Learning Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362859006134
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Expeditionary Learning Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 6
- middle schools in Syracuse · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.2:1
- small classes for New York
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Expeditionary Learning Middle School has class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Expeditionary Learning Middle School ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Syracuse, NY.
School address
District: Syracuse City School District · New York
NCES ID 362859006134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Expeditionary Learning Middle School held near 174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 362859006134 · Syracuse, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 8.2:1 · 75.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Henninger High School (1,483 students)
Expeditionary Learning Middle School held near 174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Expeditionary Learning Middle 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 172
Expeditionary Learning Middle School
172 students
What this shows Expeditionary Learning Middle School reports 172 students on the CCD universe file.
How Expeditionary Learning Middle School compares
Expeditionary Learning Middle 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 | 8.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in New York - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 172 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 34.9%
White 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: African American at 34.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Expeditionary Learning Middle 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 Expeditionary Learning Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henninger High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nottingham High School | Larger | Similar 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 Expeditionary Learning Middle 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 middle 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 (~172 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Expeditionary Learning Middle School
How many students attend Expeditionary Learning Middle School?
Expeditionary Learning Middle School has 172 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Syracuse, NY. CCD year-over-year: 170 (2022-23) → 174 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Expeditionary Learning Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Expeditionary Learning Middle School is 8.2:1, which is 31% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 48% 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 Expeditionary Learning Middle School?
75.9% of students at Expeditionary Learning Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Expeditionary Learning Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Expeditionary Learning Middle School is African American at 34.9% of enrollment, in Syracuse, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Expeditionary Learning Middle School?
Expeditionary Learning Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Expeditionary Learning Middle School rank among middle schools in Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Expeditionary Learning Middle School ranks #1 of 6 middle 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 middle schools in Syracuse on the city page.
What other schools are in Syracuse City School District?
Besides Expeditionary Learning Middle 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.