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PORTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PublicRegular
SYRACUSE, New York · SYRACUSE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students351
Student:Teacher12.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch75%
Title INo
PORTER
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
351
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
75%+16.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

PORTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary in SYRACUSE, New York. The school enrolls 351 students. It is part of the SYRACUSE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
75% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictSYRACUSE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36067
CitySYRACUSE
ZIP13204
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID362859003873

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment351
White2.7%
Hispanic / Latino14.5%
Black / African American3.5%
Asian37.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native29.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races12.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
2.7%
Hispanic
14.5%
Black
3.5%
Asian
37.8%
Two+
12.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %75%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)