- Enrollment
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Syracuse, NY
Grant Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Grant Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362859003862
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grant Middle School earns 31/100 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.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Syracuse · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 92.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Grant Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Middle School ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Syracuse, NY.
School address
District: Syracuse City School District · New York
NCES ID 362859003862 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Grant Middle School held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.9 → 57.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 362859003862 · Syracuse, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
612 enr · 10.9:1 · 92.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Henninger High School (1,483 students)
Grant Middle School held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.9 → 57.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Grant 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
Grant Middle School
612 students
What this shows Grant Middle School reports 612 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grant Middle School compares
Grant 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.3% | ▲ 64% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in New York - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.8%
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 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.6%
Asian 18.3%
White 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Grant 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 Grant 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Corcoran High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntington K-8 School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grant 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 (~612 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grant Middle School
How many students attend Grant Middle School?
Grant Middle School has 612 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Syracuse, NY. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant Middle School is 10.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 Grant Middle School?
92.3% of students at Grant Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grant Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Grant Middle School is African American at 43.6% of enrollment, in Syracuse, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grant Middle School?
Grant Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Grant Middle School rank among middle schools in Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Middle School ranks #5 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 Grant 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.