SYRACUSE LATIN SCHOOL

www.syracusecityschools.com

640 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Syracuse Latin School, located at 345 Jamesville Avenue, is a unique public K-8 institution within the Syracuse City School District that emphasizes a classical education model. The school is distinct for its focus on the "Core Knowledge" curriculum, which promotes a rich, content-based academic program designed to build a broad base of knowledge in history, science, literature, and the arts. By integrating these subjects, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking, strong literacy skills, and a well-rounded academic foundation for its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Syracuse Latin School is characterized by its structured environment and an emphasis on character development and civic engagement. The school community often highlights its rigorous approach to learning, encouraging students to engage deeply with primary sources and global perspectives. By fostering high academic expectations in a supportive setting, the school seeks to prepare its students not only for success in high school and beyond but also to become informed and active participants in their community.

640

Total Students

56.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SYRACUSE LATIN SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	65
Black	224
Asian	21
Two or More	66
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
261 (40.8%)
Black
224 (35.0%)
Two or More
66 (10.3%)
Hispanic
65 (10.2%)
Asian
21 (3.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)435-4606
Website:	http://www.syracusecityschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	640
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
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 18

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 72

Grade 7 77

Grade 8 71

Ungraded 22

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SYRACUSE LATIN SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	75
Grade 6	72
Grade 7	77
Grade 8	71
Ungraded	22

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SYRACUSE LATIN SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	343	53.6%
Male	297	46.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)