MCKINLEY-BRIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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451 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

451

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MCKINLEY-BRIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	55
Black	294
Asian	6
Two or More	53
American Indian	5

Black
294 (65.2 %)
Hispanic
55 (12.2 %)
Two or More
53 (11.8 %)
White
38 (8.4 %)
Asian
6 (1.3 %)
American Indian
5 (1.1 %)

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)435-4605
Website:	http://www.syracusecityschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	351
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 70

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 71

Ungraded 10

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MCKINLEY-BRIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	70
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	71
Ungraded	10

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MCKINLEY-BRIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	228	50.6%
Male	223	49.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)