- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Syracuse, NY
Walberta Park Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Walberta Park Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360732004582
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walberta Park Primary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Syracuse · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Walberta Park Primary School has class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walberta Park Primary School ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Syracuse, NY.
School address
District: Westhill Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360732004582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Walberta Park Primary School held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 360732004582 · Syracuse, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 13.5:1 · 26.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Onondaga Hill Middle School (575 students)
Walberta Park Primary School held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Walberta Park Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Onondaga Hill
Onondaga Hill Middle School
575 students
- Westhill High
Westhill High School
525 students
- Cherry Road El
Cherry Road Elementary School
358 students
- This school
Walberta Park Primary School
256 students
What this shows Walberta Park Primary School reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walberta Park Primary School compares
Walberta Park Primary 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 53% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in New York - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,028
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.0%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Walberta Park Primary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Westhill Central School District reports $22,028 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walberta Park Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onondaga Hill Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westhill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherry Road Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walberta Park Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~256 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walberta Park Primary School
How many students attend Walberta Park Primary School?
Walberta Park Primary School has 256 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Syracuse, NY. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walberta Park Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walberta Park Primary School is 13.5:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walberta Park Primary School?
26.3% of students at Walberta Park Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walberta Park Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Walberta Park Primary School is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Syracuse, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walberta Park Primary School?
Walberta Park Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Walberta Park Primary School rank among elementary schools in Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Walberta Park Primary School ranks #2 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 Westhill Central School District?
Besides Walberta Park Primary School, Westhill Central School District also operates Onondaga Hill Middle School (575 students), Westhill High School (525 students), and Cherry Road Elementary School (358 students). See the Westhill Central School District district page for the complete list.