Enrollment
575
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Syracuse, NY
Onondaga Hill Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Onondaga Hill Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360732000522
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Onondaga Hill Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in Syracuse · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Onondaga Hill Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Onondaga Hill Middle School ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Syracuse, NY.
School address
District: Westhill Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360732000522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Onondaga Hill Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Onondaga Hill Middle School
Onondaga Hill Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Syracuse, New York, enrolling 575 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 575 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 777 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #67, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and African American (8%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 144 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Westhill Central School District spends $20,730 per pupil, 22% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Westhill Central School District also operates Westhill High School (525 students) and Cherry Road Elementary School (358 students) alongside Onondaga Hill Middle 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 Onondaga Hill Middle School compares
Onondaga Hill Middle 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 48% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 575 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
575
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in New York - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.7%
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
$20,730
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 144 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 77.6%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Onondaga Hill Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westhill Central School District, which includes Onondaga Hill Middle School.
$20,730
Per student
-22%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.0%
State 43.7%
Federal 7.4%
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 Onondaga Hill Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westhill High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherry Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walberta Park Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Onondaga Hill Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary 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 (~575 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Onondaga Hill Middle School
How many students attend Onondaga Hill Middle School?
Onondaga Hill Middle School has 575 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Syracuse, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Onondaga Hill Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Onondaga Hill Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Onondaga Hill Middle School?
29.1% of students at Onondaga Hill Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Onondaga Hill Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Onondaga Hill Middle School is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Syracuse, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Onondaga Hill Middle School?
Onondaga Hill Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Onondaga Hill Middle School rank among elementary schools in Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Onondaga Hill Middle School ranks #1 of 9 elementary 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 elementary schools in Syracuse on the city page.
Is Onondaga Hill Middle School a good school?
Onondaga Hill Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York 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 Westhill Central School District?
Besides Onondaga Hill Middle School, Westhill Central School District also operates Westhill High School (525 students), Cherry Road Elementary School (358 students), and Walberta Park Primary School (256 students). See the Westhill Central School District district page for the complete list.
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