MCKINLEY-BRIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MCKINLEY-BRIGHTON 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 650 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 7th 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 40 teachers, MCKINLEY-BRIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
MCKINLEY-BRIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in the Southside neighborhood of Syracuse, New York, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Syracuse City School District, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic development and the social-emotional well-being of its diverse student body. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing targeted support to help students build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.
Beyond its core academic offerings, McKinley-Brighton focuses on community engagement and the holistic growth of its students. The school actively works to create a supportive culture, utilizing various resources and partnerships to bridge the gap between home and school life. By prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere, the administration and faculty strive to prepare their young learners for success in middle school and beyond, ensuring that every child has access to the tools and guidance necessary to thrive in an urban educational setting.
For more information, contact MCKINLEY-BRIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (315) 435-4605 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SYRACUSE, NY 13205-1798
(315) 435-4605
MCKINLEY-BRIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SYRACUSE, NY with about 650 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:
- 650
- Teachers:
- 40.02
- 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 650 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MCKINLEY-BRIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 70% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 70.5%
- White
- 12.3%
- Two or more races
- 8.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.1%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
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.