Enrollment
256
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walberta Park Primary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walberta Park Primary School
Walberta Park Primary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Syracuse, New York, enrolling 256 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 256 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 381 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #120.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and African American (8%) (diversity index 39/100).
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Westhill Central School District spends $20,730 per pupil, 22% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Westhill Central School District also operates Onondaga Hill Middle School (575 students) and Westhill High School (525 students) alongside Walberta Park Primary 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 Walberta Park Primary School compares
Walberta Park Primary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,730
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westhill Central School District, which includes Walberta Park Primary School.
$20,730
Per student
-22%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.0%
State 43.7%
Federal 7.4%
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 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
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~256 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Walberta Park Primary School a good school?
Walberta Park Primary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. 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 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.
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