Below Average
#3726 of 4,742 schools in NY
Lyncourt School
Elementary School · Lyncourt Union Free School District · Syracuse, NY
An elementary school in Syracuse, NY where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2707-2709 COURT ST, Syracuse, NY 13208
- Math 26% proficient (2022)
- Reading 31% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lyncourt School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lyncourt School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,015/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Syracuse), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,641
Median home value
$110,300
Median rent
$999/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
47.4%
Poverty rate
33.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 625 | Compare → |
| Lemoyne Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 323 | Compare → |
| Salem Hyde Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| Roxboro Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–4 | 1.5 mi | 430 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lyncourt Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $27,478NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lyncourt School is listed in LYNCOURT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lyncourt School
Lyncourt School is a public elementary school in Syracuse, NY, part of Lyncourt Union Free School District, serving approximately 434 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,726 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lyncourt School
What grades does Lyncourt School serve?
Lyncourt School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Lyncourt School?
Lyncourt School has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyncourt School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyncourt School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lyncourt School rank in NY?
Lyncourt School ranks #3,726 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Lyncourt School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lyncourt School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lyncourt School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lyncourt School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lyncourt School a charter school?
No, Lyncourt School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lyncourt School a Title I school?
No, Lyncourt School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lyncourt School?
63.8% of students at Lyncourt School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 434
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Onondaga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.3%
- Phone
- (315) 455-7571
- Area population (ZIP 13208)
- 22,549
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 13208; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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