- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Syracuse, NY
Smith Road Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Smith Road Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362121003005
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smith Road Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in North Syracuse · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Smith Road Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Road Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in North Syracuse, NY.
School address
District: North Syracuse Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362121003005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Smith Road Elementary School held near 564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.3 → 48.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 362121003005 · North Syracuse, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
553 enr · 12.3:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Cicero-North Syracuse High School (1,748 students)
Smith Road Elementary School held near 564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.3 → 48.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Smith Road Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cicero-North S
Cicero-North Syracuse High School
1,748 students
- North Syracuse
North Syracuse Junior High School
1,186 students
- Gillette Road
Gillette Road Middle School
1,101 students
- Roxboro Road M 697
Roxboro Road Middle School
697 students
- Cicero Element 596
Cicero Elementary School
596 students
- This school 553
Smith Road Elementary School
553 students
What this shows Smith Road Elementary School reports 553 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smith Road Elementary School compares
Smith Road 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▼ 16% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$23,912
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Smith Road Elementary School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for North Syracuse Central School District reports $23,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smith Road Elementary 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 |
| North Syracuse Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gillette Road Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roxboro Road Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cicero Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smith Road Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,186
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~553 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smith Road Elementary School
How many students attend Smith Road Elementary School?
Smith Road Elementary School has 553 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Syracuse, NY. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith Road Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 4% 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 Smith Road Elementary School?
47.0% of students at Smith Road Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smith Road Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Smith Road Elementary School is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in North Syracuse, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smith Road Elementary School?
Smith Road Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Smith Road Elementary School rank among elementary schools in North Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Road Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in North Syracuse on the city page.
What other schools are in North Syracuse Central School District?
Besides Smith Road Elementary School, North Syracuse Central School District also operates Cicero-North Syracuse High School (1,748 students), North Syracuse Junior High School (1,186 students), and Gillette Road Middle School (1,101 students). See the North Syracuse Central School District district page for the complete list.