- Enrollment
- 1,185
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Woodland Elementary School grew from 291 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 360999000779 · East Syracuse, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 13.5:1 · 77.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: East Syracuse Minoa Central High School (1,185 students)
Woodland Elementary School grew from 291 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Woodland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Syracuse
East Syracuse Minoa Central High School
1,185 students
- Pine Grove Mid
Pine Grove Middle School
697 students
- East Syracuse 361
East Syracuse Elementary School
361 students
- Fremont Elemen 324
Fremont Elementary School
324 students
- This school 310
Woodland Elementary School
310 students
- Minoa Elementa 307
Minoa Elementary School
307 students
What this shows Woodland Elementary School reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodland Elementary School compares
Woodland Elementary School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$24,591
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
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.
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
District finance for East Syracuse Minoa Central School District reports $24,591 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~310 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), up 20.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.