DR WEEKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DR WEEKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SYRACUSE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in SYRACUSE, NY with about 780 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 51 teachers, DR WEEKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact DR WEEKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (315) 435-4097 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SYRACUSE, NY 13203-2995
(315) 435-4097
DR WEEKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SYRACUSE, NY with about 780 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SYRACUSE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 780
- Teachers:
- 51.02
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 780 students
- Black or African American
- 47.7%
- White
- 18.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.1%
- Two or more races
- 10.3%
- Asian
- 7.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.