Enrollment
641
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Syracuse, NY
Roberts K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Roberts K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362859003875
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roberts K-8 School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 23
- schools in Syracuse · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 82.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Roberts K-8 School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roberts K-8 School ranks #4 of 23 schools in Syracuse, NY.
School address
District: Syracuse City School District · New York
NCES ID 362859003875 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roberts K-8 School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roberts K-8 School
Roberts K-8 School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Syracuse, New York, enrolling 641 students.
At 11.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 641 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 824 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #277.
Its student body is led by African American (56%) and White (19%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Syracuse City School District also operates Henninger High School (1,483 students) and Nottingham High School (1,350 students) alongside Roberts K-8 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 Roberts K-8 School compares
Roberts K-8 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.1% | ▲ 46% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New York - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.3%
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
$23,831
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 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
African American 55.8%
White 18.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Roberts K-8 School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Syracuse City School District, which includes Roberts K-8 School.
$23,831
Per student
-10%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.5%
State 65.7%
Federal 22.8%
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 Roberts K-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henninger High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nottingham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Corcoran High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntington K-8 School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roberts K-8 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~641 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Roberts K-8 School
How many students attend Roberts K-8 School?
Roberts K-8 School has 641 students enrolled. It is a public school in Syracuse, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roberts K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roberts K-8 School is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Roberts K-8 School?
82.1% of students at Roberts K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roberts K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Roberts K-8 School is African American at 55.8% of enrollment, in Syracuse, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roberts K-8 School?
Roberts K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Roberts K-8 School rank among schools in Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Roberts K-8 School ranks #4 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.
Is Roberts K-8 School a good school?
Roberts K-8 School earns 30/100 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 Syracuse City School District?
Besides Roberts K-8 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.
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