Enrollment
993
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 360010405549 Charter school
Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School — Syracuse, NY
Federal NCES profile for Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School compares with New York and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School reports 993 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 58.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 48% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 75.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 34% above the New York average and 46% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 199 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 43.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School spends $13,950 per pupil district-wide, below the New York average of $29,727 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 48% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.4% | ▲ 34% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 993 | top 92% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
75.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 34% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
— 48% above state mean
Top 97% in New York — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,950
per pupil, district-wide
— below New York avg of $29,727
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 199 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 993 Top 92% in New York — larger than 8% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 58.0
Students per teacher 17.3:1 +48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 75.4% +34% vs state
NCES ID 360010405549
Student demographics
African American 57.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
White 16.0%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 57.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 199:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 43.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School, which includes Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School.
$13,950
Per student
-53%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School
How many students attend Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School?
Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School has 993 students enrolled. It is a other school in SYRACUSE, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School is 17.3:1, which is 48% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School?
75.4% of students at Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School is African American at 57.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in SYRACUSE, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School?
Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.