Enrollment
934
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Huntington K-8 School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Huntington K-8 School
Huntington K-8 School is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Syracuse, New York, enrolling 934 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.8:1 is larger than about 91% of New York schools and 34% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 90% of state schools at 934 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 488 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #434, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (42%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 467 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Syracuse City School District also operates Henninger High School (1,483 students) and Nottingham High School (1,350 students) alongside Huntington K-8 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 Huntington K-8 School compares
Huntington K-8 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,831
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Syracuse City School District, which includes Huntington K-8 School.
$23,831
Per student
-10%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.5%
State 65.7%
Federal 22.8%
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 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
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~934 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Huntington K-8 School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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