MEACHEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
333 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Meachem Elementary School, located at 171 Spaulding Avenue in Syracuse, New York, serves the local community as part of the Syracuse City School District. Situated in a residential area of the city, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to elementary-aged students, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. As a public institution, it operates under the district’s broader mission to ensure that all students are prepared for secondary education and beyond, fostering an environment that aims to be inclusive and supportive of its diverse student body.
The school functions as a hub for its neighborhood, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and parent-teacher partnerships to enhance the learning experience. By aligning its curriculum with New York State learning standards, Meachem Elementary strives to equip students with a strong literacy and mathematical foundation while encouraging exploration in areas such as science, technology, and the arts. Through its commitment to the Syracuse City School District’s goals, the school focuses on closing achievement gaps and providing the necessary resources—ranging from extracurricular activities to academic support services—to help every child reach their full potential within a structured and encouraging school climate.
The school functions as a hub for its neighborhood, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and parent-teacher partnerships to enhance the learning experience. By aligning its curriculum with New York State learning standards, Meachem Elementary strives to equip students with a strong literacy and mathematical foundation while encouraging exploration in areas such as science, technology, and the arts. Through its commitment to the Syracuse City School District’s goals, the school focuses on closing achievement gaps and providing the necessary resources—ranging from extracurricular activities to academic support services—to help every child reach their full potential within a structured and encouraging school climate.
333
Total Students
20.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 48 |
| Hispanic | 46 |
| Black | 202 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 30 |
| American Indian | 4 |
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Black202 (60.7 %)
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White48 (14.4 %)
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Hispanic46 (13.8 %)
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Two or More30 (9.0 %)
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American Indian4 (1.2 %)
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Asian3 (0.9 %)
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)435-4610 |
| Website: | http://www.syracusecityschools.com |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 333 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 20.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 268 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
65
Kindergarten
51
Grade 1
34
Grade 2
47
Grade 3
39
Grade 4
46
Grade 5
51
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 65 |
| Kindergarten | 51 |
| Grade 1 | 34 |
| Grade 2 | 47 |
| Grade 3 | 39 |
| Grade 4 | 46 |
| Grade 5 | 51 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 161 | 48.3% |
| Male | 172 | 51.7% |
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