Serving 430 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lyncourt School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lyncourt School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Syracuse, NY, encompassing an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.7 miles from the school to the nearest boundary and the furthest edge being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lyncourt School's student population of 430 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
430 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Lyncourt School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lyncourt School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3439 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Asian
22%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
18%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
37%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyncourt School's ranking?
Lyncourt School is ranked #3439 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Lyncourt School often compared to?
Lyncourt Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moses Dewitt Elementary School, Tecumseh Elementary School, Bellevue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Lyncourt School?
430 students attend Lyncourt School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Lyncourt School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lyncourt School?
Lyncourt School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lyncourt School offer ?
Lyncourt School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lyncourt School part of?
Lyncourt School is part of Lyncourt Union Free School District.
In what neighborhood is Lyncourt School located?
Lyncourt School is located in the Lyncourt neighborhood of Syracuse, NY.
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