- Enrollment
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 62.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 362859003863 · Syracuse, NY Other · MID · TRAD
776 enr · 12.9:1 · 83.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Henninger High School (1,483 students)
Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 62.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Hurlbut W Smith 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
- Huntington K-8
Huntington K-8 School
934 students
- This school
Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School
776 students
What this shows Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School reports 776 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School compares
Hurlbut W Smith 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 1,350
- 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 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 (~776 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 776 (2022-23) → 767 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.