- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Syracuse, NY
Solvay Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Solvay Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362715005736
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Solvay Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 9
- elementary schools in Syracuse · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Solvay Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Solvay Middle School ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Syracuse, NY.
School address
District: Solvay Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362715005736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Solvay Middle School held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 362715005736 · Syracuse, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 10.3:1 · 69.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Solvay Elementary School (436 students)
Solvay Middle School held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Solvay Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Solvay Element
Solvay Elementary School
436 students
- Solvay High Sc
Solvay High School
434 students
- This school
Solvay Middle School
414 students
What this shows Solvay Middle School reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Solvay Middle School compares
Solvay Middle 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 24% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in New York - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.5%
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
$25,814
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 104 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Solvay Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Solvay Union Free School District reports $25,814 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Solvay Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solvay Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Solvay High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Solvay Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~414 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Solvay Middle School
How many students attend Solvay Middle School?
Solvay Middle School has 414 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Syracuse, NY. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Solvay Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Solvay Middle School is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Solvay Middle School?
69.6% of students at Solvay Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Solvay Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Solvay Middle School is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Syracuse, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Solvay Middle School?
Solvay Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Solvay Middle School rank among elementary schools in Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Solvay Middle School ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in Solvay Union Free School District?
Besides Solvay Middle School, Solvay Union Free School District also operates Solvay Elementary School (436 students) and Solvay High School (434 students). See the Solvay Union Free School District district page for the complete list.