Enrollment
414
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Solvay Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Solvay Middle School
Solvay Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Syracuse, New York, enrolling 414 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 414 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 699 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #63, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 104 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 128 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 414 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Solvay Union Free School District also operates Solvay Elementary School (436 students) and Solvay High School (434 students) alongside Solvay 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 Solvay Middle School compares
Solvay 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,830
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Solvay Union Free School District, which includes Solvay Middle School.
$23,830
Per student
-10%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 47.4%
Federal 18.4%
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 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
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~414 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Solvay Middle School a good school?
Solvay Middle School earns 45/100 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 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.
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