- Enrollment
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Syracuse, NY
Huntington K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Huntington K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362859003865
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huntington K-8 School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #20 of 23
- schools in Syracuse · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 77.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Huntington K-8 School has class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huntington K-8 School ranks #20 of 23 schools in Syracuse, NY.
School address
District: Syracuse City School District · New York
NCES ID 362859003865 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Huntington K-8 School held near 871 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.8 → 68.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 362859003865 · Syracuse, NY Other · MID · TRAD
934 enr · 15.8:1 · 77.7% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Henninger High School (1,483 students)
Huntington K-8 School held near 871 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.8 → 68.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Huntington K-8 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
- This school
Huntington K-8 School
934 students
- Hurlbut W Smit
Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School
776 students
What this shows Huntington K-8 School reports 934 students on the CCD universe file.
How Huntington K-8 School compares
Huntington K-8 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.7% | ▲ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 934 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
934
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 91% in New York - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.2%
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 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.0%
White 25.5%
Asian 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Huntington K-8 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 Huntington K-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henninger High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nottingham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Corcoran High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huntington K-8 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
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~934 students)
Frequently asked questions about Huntington K-8 School
How many students attend Huntington K-8 School?
Huntington K-8 School has 934 students enrolled. It is a public school in Syracuse, NY. CCD year-over-year: 889 (2022-23) → 871 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huntington K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Huntington K-8 School is 15.8:1, which is 34% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Huntington K-8 School?
77.7% of students at Huntington K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huntington K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Huntington K-8 School is African American at 42.0% of enrollment, in Syracuse, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huntington K-8 School?
Huntington K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Huntington K-8 School rank among schools in Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Huntington K-8 School ranks #20 of 23 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 schools in Syracuse on the city page.
What other schools are in Syracuse City School District?
Besides Huntington K-8 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.