- Enrollment
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Syracuse, NY
Steam at Dr King Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Steam at Dr King Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362859006674
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steam at Dr King Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools.
- #15 of 23
- schools in Syracuse · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 93.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Steam at Dr King Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steam at Dr King Elementary School ranks #15 of 23 schools in Syracuse, NY.
School address
District: Syracuse City School District · New York
NCES ID 362859006674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Steam at Dr King Elementary School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 362859006674 · Syracuse, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 12.9:1 · 93.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Henninger High School (1,483 students)
Steam at Dr King Elementary School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Steam at Dr King 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 439
Steam at Dr King Elementary School
439 students
What this shows Steam at Dr King Elementary School reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Steam at Dr King Elementary School compares
Steam at Dr King 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.3% | ▲ 66% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in New York - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
79.7%
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 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
White 5.2%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Steam at Dr King Elementary School is less 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 Steam at Dr King 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 | Lower 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huntington K-8 School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Steam at Dr King 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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about Steam at Dr King Elementary School
How many students attend Steam at Dr King Elementary School?
Steam at Dr King Elementary School has 439 students enrolled. It is a public school in Syracuse, NY. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steam at Dr King Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Steam at Dr King Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Steam at Dr King Elementary School?
93.3% of students at Steam at Dr King Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steam at Dr King Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Steam at Dr King Elementary School is African American at 75.6% of enrollment, in Syracuse, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steam at Dr King Elementary School?
Steam at Dr King Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Steam at Dr King Elementary School rank among schools in Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Steam at Dr King Elementary School ranks #15 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 Steam at Dr King 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.