VAN DUYN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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346 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Van Duyn Elementary School is a public school located in the Strathmore neighborhood of Syracuse, New York, and is part of the Syracuse City School District. Serving students in the elementary grade levels, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to align with New York State standards, focusing on foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts to prepare students for future academic success.

As a central part of its local community, Van Duyn Elementary places a strong emphasis on family engagement and partnership. The school utilizes a variety of resources provided by the Syracuse City School District to support diverse learning needs, including programs for English language learners and students requiring specialized educational support. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to create a supportive, student-centered atmosphere where children are encouraged to become curious, lifelong learners and responsible members of their community.

346

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VAN DUYN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	21
Black	264
Asian	1
Two or More	30
American Indian	8

Black
264 (76.3%)
Two or More
30 (8.7%)
White
22 (6.4%)
Hispanic
21 (6.1%)
American Indian
8 (2.3%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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)435-4660
Website:	http://www.syracusecityschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
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 64

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 42