Enrollment
310
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Syracuse, NY
Woodland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Woodland Elementary 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 360999000779
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodland Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in East Syracuse · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 77.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodland Elementary 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, Woodland Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in East Syracuse, NY.
School address
District: East Syracuse Minoa Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360999000779 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodland Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodland Elementary School
Woodland Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in East Syracuse, New York, enrolling 310 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 above the state's typical profile, with 77.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 310 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.
Among 687 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #52, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Asian (8%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 155 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
East Syracuse Minoa Central School District also operates East Syracuse Minoa Central High School (1,185 students) and Pine Grove Middle School (697 students) alongside Woodland Elementary 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 Woodland Elementary School compares
Woodland Elementary 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 | 77.7% | ▲ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 73% | - | - |
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.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
- 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
20.3%
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
$23,977
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 155 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 71.9%
Asian 8.4%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Woodland Elementary School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Syracuse Minoa Central School District, which includes Woodland Elementary School.
$23,977
Per student
-9%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 39.8%
Federal 9.3%
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 Woodland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Syracuse Minoa Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Grove Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Syracuse Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minoa Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,185
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~310 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodland Elementary School
How many students attend Woodland Elementary School?
Woodland Elementary School has 310 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Syracuse, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Elementary 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 Woodland Elementary School?
77.7% of students at Woodland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Woodland Elementary School is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in East Syracuse, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodland Elementary School?
Woodland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodland Elementary School rank among elementary schools in East Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in East 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 East Syracuse on the city page.
Is Woodland Elementary School a good school?
Woodland Elementary 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 East Syracuse Minoa Central School District?
Besides Woodland Elementary School, East Syracuse Minoa Central School District also operates East Syracuse Minoa Central High School (1,185 students), Pine Grove Middle School (697 students), and East Syracuse Elementary School (361 students). See the East Syracuse Minoa Central School District district page for the complete list.
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