DR WEEKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.syracusecityschools.com

711 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dr. Weeks Elementary School is a public school located in the Hawley-Green neighborhood of Syracuse, New York, serving students within the Syracuse City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, Dr. Weeks aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success, emphasizing the foundational skills necessary for students in their formative elementary years.

As part of the Syracuse City School District, the institution places a strong emphasis on equity and accessibility, striving to provide resources and programming that meet the unique needs of its local community. The school works closely with families and stakeholders to create a collaborative atmosphere, ensuring that students feel safe, challenged, and supported throughout their academic journey. Through its focus on character building and rigorous instruction, Dr. Weeks Elementary remains a key pillar in the educational landscape of the Syracuse area.

711

Total Students

49.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DR WEEKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	107
Hispanic	93
Black	406
Asian	52
Two or More	51
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
406 (57.1%)
White
107 (15.0%)
Hispanic
93 (13.1%)
Asian
52 (7.3%)
Two or More
51 (7.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SYRACUSE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)435-4097
Website:	http://www.syracusecityschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	711
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	577
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 45

Kindergarten 118

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 126

Grade 3 128

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DR WEEKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	45
Kindergarten	118
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	126
Grade 3	128
Grade 4	103
Grade 5	95

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DR WEEKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	355	49.9%
Male	356	50.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)