Enrollment
1,101
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cicero, NY
Gillette Road Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gillette Road Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362121002998
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gillette Road Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Cicero · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gillette Road Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gillette Road Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Cicero, NY.
School address
District: North Syracuse Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362121002998 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gillette Road Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gillette Road Middle School
Gillette Road Middle School is a large elementary school in Cicero, New York, enrolling 1,101 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,101 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 264 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #162.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (6%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 367 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
North Syracuse Central School District also operates Cicero-North Syracuse High School (1,748 students) and North Syracuse Junior High School (1,186 students) alongside Gillette Road Middle 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 Gillette Road Middle School compares
Gillette Road Middle 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 34% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,101 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,101
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,352
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 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 77.5%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 5.2%
Asian 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Gillette Road Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Syracuse Central School District, which includes Gillette Road Middle School.
$22,352
Per student
-15%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.6%
State 44.3%
Federal 8.1%
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.
How Gillette Road Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cicero-North Syracuse High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Syracuse Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roxboro Road Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cicero Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smith Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gillette Road Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,186
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~1,101 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gillette Road Middle School
How many students attend Gillette Road Middle School?
Gillette Road Middle School has 1,101 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cicero, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gillette Road Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gillette Road Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gillette Road Middle School?
37.2% of students at Gillette Road Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gillette Road Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gillette Road Middle School is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Cicero, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gillette Road Middle School?
Gillette Road Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Gillette Road Middle School rank among elementary schools in Cicero?
By Resource Investment Index, Gillette Road Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Cicero, 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 Cicero on the city page.
Is Gillette Road Middle School a good school?
Gillette Road Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 North Syracuse Central School District?
Besides Gillette Road Middle School, North Syracuse Central School District also operates Cicero-North Syracuse High School (1,748 students), North Syracuse Junior High School (1,186 students), and Roxboro Road Middle School (697 students). See the North Syracuse Central School District district page for the complete list.
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