Enrollment
776
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Syracuse, NY
Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362859003863
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools.
- #12 of 23
- schools in Syracuse · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 83.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School has class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School ranks #12 of 23 schools in Syracuse, NY.
School address
District: Syracuse City School District · New York
NCES ID 362859003863 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School
Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Syracuse, New York, enrolling 776 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 776 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 601 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #342.
Its student body is led by African American (63%) and White (13%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 388 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.8% 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 Hurlbut W Smith 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 Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School compares
Hurlbut W Smith 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.0% | ▲ 48% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 776 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
776
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in New York - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.8%
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
$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 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 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 62.5%
White 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Hurlbut W Smith 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 Hurlbut W Smith 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 Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henninger High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nottingham High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huntington K-8 School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hurlbut W Smith 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
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~776 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School
How many students attend Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School?
Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School has 776 students enrolled. It is a public school in Syracuse, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School?
83.0% of students at Hurlbut W Smith 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 Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School is African American at 62.5% of enrollment, in Syracuse, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School?
Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School rank among schools in Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School ranks #12 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 Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School a good school?
Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Syracuse City School District?
Besides Hurlbut W Smith 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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