Enrollment
343
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meachem Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meachem Elementary School
Meachem Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Syracuse, New York, enrolling 343 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.1:1 is larger than about 95% of New York schools and 45% 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 84.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 343 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 867 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #793, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (62%) and White (15%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.3% 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 Meachem Elementary 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 Meachem Elementary School compares
Meachem Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Syracuse City School District, which includes Meachem Elementary 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 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
- 1,483
- 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 (~343 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Meachem Elementary School a good school?
Meachem Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 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.
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