Enrollment
1,186
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Syracuse, NY
North Syracuse Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for North Syracuse Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362121003001
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Syracuse Junior High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in North Syracuse · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
North Syracuse Junior High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Syracuse Junior High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in North Syracuse, NY.
School address
District: North Syracuse Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362121003001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
112.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Syracuse Junior High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Syracuse Junior High School
North Syracuse Junior High School is a large combined-grade school in North Syracuse, New York, enrolling 1,186 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.9% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,186 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 224 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #97.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (7%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 237 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 338 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,186 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
North Syracuse Central School District also operates Cicero-North Syracuse High School (1,748 students) and Gillette Road Middle School (1,101 students) alongside North Syracuse Junior High 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 North Syracuse Junior High School compares
North Syracuse Junior High 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 17% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,186 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,186
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New York - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$22,352
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
182
in-school suspensions + 156 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.5 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 73.2%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, North Syracuse Junior High School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Syracuse Central School District, which includes North Syracuse Junior High School.
$22,352
Per student
-15%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.6%
State 44.3%
Federal 8.1%
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 North Syracuse Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cicero-North Syracuse High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gillette Road Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roxboro Road Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cicero Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smith Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Syracuse Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~1,186 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Syracuse Junior High School
How many students attend North Syracuse Junior High School?
North Syracuse Junior High School has 1,186 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Syracuse, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Syracuse Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Syracuse Junior High School is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Syracuse Junior High School?
46.9% of students at North Syracuse Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Syracuse Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at North Syracuse Junior High School is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in North Syracuse, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Syracuse Junior High School?
North Syracuse Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 North Syracuse Junior High School rank among public schools in North Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, North Syracuse Junior High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in North Syracuse, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North Syracuse on the city page.
Is North Syracuse Junior High School a good school?
North Syracuse Junior High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. 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 North Syracuse Central School District?
Besides North Syracuse Junior High School, North Syracuse Central School District also operates Cicero-North Syracuse High School (1,748 students), Gillette Road Middle School (1,101 students), and Roxboro Road Middle School (697 students). See the North Syracuse Central School District district page for the complete list.
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