DR WEEKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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714 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

714

Total Students

47.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DR WEEKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	95
Black	359
Asian	60
Two or More	65
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
359 (50.3 %)
White
130 (18.2 %)
Hispanic
95 (13.3 %)
Two or More
65 (9.1 %)
Asian
60 (8.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)435-4097
Website:	http://www.syracusecityschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	714
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	577
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 54

Kindergarten 125

Grade 1 124

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 96

Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DR WEEKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	54
Kindergarten	125
Grade 1	124
Grade 2	103
Grade 3	98
Grade 4	113
Grade 5	96
Ungraded	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DR WEEKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	355	49.7%
Male	359	50.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)