Enrollment
650
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 362859003883
Webster Elementary School — Syracuse, NY
Federal NCES profile for Webster Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 19/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 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 City School District · 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)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Webster Elementary 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
Webster Elementary School reports 650 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 45.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% 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 15% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 84.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 50% above the New York average and 63% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 650 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 57.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Syracuse City School District spends $29,153 per pupil district-wide, below the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 11.5% from local sources (property taxes), 65.7% from the state, and 22.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Webster Elementary 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.2% | ▲ 50% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 78% | — | — |
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
84.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 50% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
— 15% above state mean
Top 78% in New York — lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
57.1%
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
$29,153
per pupil, district-wide
— below New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 650 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 650 Top 78% in New York — larger than 22% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 45.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 84.2% +50% vs state
NCES ID 362859003883
Student demographics
African American 43.8%
White 20.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Asian 10.8%
Two or More 10.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Largest group: African American at 43.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 650:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 57.1%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Syracuse City School District, which includes Webster Elementary School.
$29,153
Per student
-2%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+50%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 11.5%
State 65.7%
Federal 22.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,350
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
Similar other schools in Syracuse
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Special-education school
1,113 students 5.2:1 students per teacher
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Standard public school
993 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Huntington K-8 School
Standard public school
934 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School
Standard public school
776 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Frazer K-8 School
Standard public school
774 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Dr Weeks Elementary School
Standard public school
711 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Webster Elementary School
How many students attend Webster Elementary School?
Webster Elementary School has 650 students enrolled. It is a other school in SYRACUSE, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 15% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Webster Elementary School?
84.2% of students at Webster Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Webster Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Webster Elementary School is African American at 43.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in SYRACUSE, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webster Elementary School?
Webster Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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.