DELAWARE PRIMARY SCHOOL

www.syracusecityschools.com

377 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Delaware Primary School, located at 900 S Geddes St in Syracuse, New York, is a public elementary school serving students in the Syracuse City School District. Situated in the city's Near Westside neighborhood, the school plays a central role in its community by providing foundational education to a diverse student body. The school is known for its focus on early childhood and primary development, aiming to foster both academic growth and social-emotional skills in a supportive environment.

As part of the broader Syracuse city school system, Delaware Primary emphasizes inclusive learning and equity, striving to ensure that all students have access to the resources necessary to succeed. The school community often engages in neighborhood-focused initiatives and partnerships to support student well-being beyond the classroom. By prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and a nurturing atmosphere, Delaware Primary School seeks to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper elementary grades and beyond.

377

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DELAWARE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	112
Black	162
Asian	6
Two or More	38
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
162 (43.0%)
Hispanic
112 (29.7%)
White
56 (14.9%)
Two or More
38 (10.1%)
Asian
6 (1.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
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)435-4540
Website:	http://www.syracusecityschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	377
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	313
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 68

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 59

Ungraded 7