- Enrollment
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Syracuse, NY
Porter Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Porter Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362859003873
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Porter Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #11 of 23
- schools in Syracuse · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- large classes for New York
- 89.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Porter Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Porter Elementary School ranks #11 of 23 schools in Syracuse, NY.
School address
District: Syracuse City School District · New York
NCES ID 362859003873 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Porter Elementary School held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 362859003873 · Syracuse, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 14:1 · 89.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Henninger High School (1,483 students)
Porter Elementary School held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Porter Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henninger High
Henninger High School
1,483 students
- Nottingham Hig
Nottingham High School
1,350 students
- Corcoran High
Corcoran High School
1,338 students
- Public Service
Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler
1,126 students
- Huntington K-8
Huntington K-8 School
934 students
- This school 351
Porter Elementary School
351 students
What this shows Porter Elementary School reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Porter Elementary School compares
Porter Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.0% | ▲ 58% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 80% in New York - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
73.5%
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
$26,097
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.7%
White 23.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 12.0%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Porter Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Syracuse City School District reports $26,097 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Porter Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henninger High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nottingham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Corcoran High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huntington K-8 School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Porter Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Porter Elementary School
How many students attend Porter Elementary School?
Porter Elementary School has 351 students enrolled. It is a public school in Syracuse, NY. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Porter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Porter Elementary School is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Porter Elementary School?
89.0% of students at Porter Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Porter Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Porter Elementary School is African American at 46.7% of enrollment, in Syracuse, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Porter Elementary School?
Porter Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Porter Elementary School rank among schools in Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Porter Elementary School ranks #11 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.
What other schools are in Syracuse City School District?
Besides Porter 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.