Enrollment
286
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.4%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middle School at Syracuse compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middle School at Syracuse
Middle School at Syracuse is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Syracuse, Nebraska, enrolling 286 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.4% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Nebraska average.
With 286 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 146 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #50.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 286 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools spends $13,203 per pupil, 25% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools also operates Elementary School at Syracuse (277 students) and High School at Syracuse (228 students) alongside Middle School at Syracuse.
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 Middle School at Syracuse compares
Middle School at Syracuse on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,203
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools, which includes Middle School at Syracuse.
$13,203
Per student
-25%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.5%
State 14.4%
Federal 7.1%
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 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
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~286 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Syracuse on the city page.
Is Middle School at Syracuse a good school?
Middle School at Syracuse earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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-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.
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