- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Syracuse, NE
Middle School at Syracuse
Federal NCES profile for Middle School at Syracuse, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 317755002238
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle School at Syracuse earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Syracuse · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 13.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Middle School at Syracuse has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School at Syracuse ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Syracuse, NE.
School address
District: Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317755002238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Middle School at Syracuse held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.3 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 317755002238 · Syracuse, NE Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 13.6:1 · 13.4% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Elementary School at Syracuse (277 students)
Middle School at Syracuse held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.3 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Middle School at Syracuse in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Middle School at Syracuse
286 students
- Elementary Sch
Elementary School at Syracuse
277 students
- High School at
High School at Syracuse
228 students
What this shows Middle School at Syracuse reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middle School at Syracuse compares
Middle School at Syracuse held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.4% | ▼ 57% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,705
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Middle School at Syracuse is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools reports $13,705 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Middle School at Syracuse Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School at Syracuse | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School at Syracuse | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middle School at Syracuse's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Middle School at Syracuse
How many students attend Middle School at Syracuse?
Middle School at Syracuse has 286 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Syracuse, NE. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle School at Syracuse?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle School at Syracuse is 13.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middle School at Syracuse?
13.4% of students at Middle School at Syracuse are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middle School at Syracuse?
The largest demographic group at Middle School at Syracuse is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Syracuse, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle School at Syracuse?
Middle School at Syracuse has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Middle School at Syracuse rank among public schools in Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School at Syracuse ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Syracuse, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools?
Besides Middle School at Syracuse, Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools also operates Elementary School at Syracuse (277 students) and High School at Syracuse (228 students). See the Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools district page for the complete list.