- Enrollment
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Syracuse, NY
Meachem Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Meachem Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362859003870
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meachem Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools.
- #19 of 23
- schools in Syracuse · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 84.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Meachem Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meachem Elementary School ranks #19 of 23 schools in Syracuse, NY.
School address
District: Syracuse City School District · New York
NCES ID 362859003870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Meachem Elementary School held near 340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 362859003870 · Syracuse, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 17.1:1 · 84.4% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Henninger High School (1,483 students)
Meachem Elementary School held near 340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Meachem 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 343
Meachem Elementary School
343 students
What this shows Meachem Elementary School reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meachem Elementary School compares
Meachem Elementary 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 45% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.4% | ▲ 50% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 95% in New York - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
67.3%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.8%
White 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Meachem 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 Meachem Elementary 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Corcoran High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huntington K-8 School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meachem 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 (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meachem Elementary School
How many students attend Meachem Elementary School?
Meachem Elementary School has 343 students enrolled. It is a public school in Syracuse, NY. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meachem Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meachem Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 45% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meachem Elementary School?
84.4% of students at Meachem Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meachem Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Meachem Elementary School is African American at 61.8% of enrollment, in Syracuse, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meachem Elementary School?
Meachem Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meachem Elementary School rank among schools in Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Meachem Elementary School ranks #19 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 Meachem 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.