- Enrollment
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Syracuse, NY
Van Duyn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Van Duyn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362859003881
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Duyn Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #9 of 23
- schools in Syracuse · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 88.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Duyn Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Duyn Elementary School ranks #9 of 23 schools in Syracuse, NY.
School address
District: Syracuse City School District · New York
NCES ID 362859003881 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Van Duyn Elementary School shrank from 357 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 362859003881 · Syracuse, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 12.4:1 · 88.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Henninger High School (1,483 students)
Van Duyn Elementary School shrank from 357 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Van Duyn 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 346
Van Duyn Elementary School
346 students
What this shows Van Duyn Elementary School reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Duyn Elementary School compares
Van Duyn Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.2% | ▲ 57% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in New York - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
74.0%
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 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 76.3%
Two or More 8.7%
White 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Van Duyn 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 Van Duyn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henninger High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nottingham High School | Larger | Similar 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 Van Duyn 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 (~346 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van Duyn Elementary School
How many students attend Van Duyn Elementary School?
Van Duyn Elementary School has 346 students enrolled. It is a public school in Syracuse, NY. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Duyn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Duyn Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Van Duyn Elementary School?
88.2% of students at Van Duyn Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Duyn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Van Duyn Elementary School is African American at 76.3% of enrollment, in Syracuse, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Duyn Elementary School?
Van Duyn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Van Duyn Elementary School rank among schools in Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Duyn Elementary School ranks #9 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 Van Duyn 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.