Serving 502 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Syracuse Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Syracuse Elementary School serves the northeast part of Syracuse, IN, encompassing an area of approximately 35.5 square miles. The typical drive from the farthest edges of the zone to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Syracuse Elementary School's student population of 502 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
502 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Student-Centered, Learning-Focused, Community-Rooted
School Rankings
Syracuse Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Syracuse Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#777 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.7%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Syracuse Elementary School's ranking?
Syracuse Elementary School is ranked #777 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Syracuse Elementary School often compared to?
Syracuse Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Webster Elementary School, Milford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Syracuse Elementary School?
502 students attend Syracuse Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Syracuse Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Syracuse Elementary School?
Syracuse Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Syracuse Elementary School offer ?
Syracuse Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Syracuse Elementary School part of?
Syracuse Elementary School is part of Wawasee Community School Corp School District.
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