- Enrollment
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Syracuse, NY
Mckinley-Brighton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mckinley-Brighton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362859003869
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckinley-Brighton Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #12 of 23
- schools in Syracuse · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 93.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckinley-Brighton Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley-Brighton Elementary School ranks #12 of 23 schools in Syracuse, NY.
School address
District: Syracuse City School District · New York
NCES ID 362859003869 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Mckinley-Brighton Elementary School shrank from 451 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 362859003869 · Syracuse, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 12:1 · 93.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Henninger High School (1,483 students)
Mckinley-Brighton Elementary School shrank from 451 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Mckinley-Brighton Elementary 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 408
Mckinley-Brighton Elementary School
408 students
What this shows Mckinley-Brighton Elementary School reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckinley-Brighton Elementary School compares
Mckinley-Brighton Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.6% | ▲ 67% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
88.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.7%
Two or More 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
White 8.6%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Mckinley-Brighton Elementary 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 Mckinley-Brighton Elementary 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huntington K-8 School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckinley-Brighton Elementary 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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckinley-Brighton Elementary School
How many students attend Mckinley-Brighton Elementary School?
Mckinley-Brighton Elementary School has 408 students enrolled. It is a public school in Syracuse, NY. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley-Brighton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley-Brighton Elementary School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mckinley-Brighton Elementary School?
93.6% of students at Mckinley-Brighton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckinley-Brighton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mckinley-Brighton Elementary School is African American at 63.7% of enrollment, in Syracuse, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckinley-Brighton Elementary School?
Mckinley-Brighton Elementary 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 Mckinley-Brighton Elementary School rank among schools in Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley-Brighton Elementary 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 Mckinley-Brighton Elementary 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.