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Holy Cross Elementary School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6

Syracuse, NY

4200 E Genesee St, Syracuse, NY 13214

Overall grade: B+

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  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Syracuse since at least 2011

Holy Cross Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school in Syracuse, New York, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 141 students and around 12 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Syracuse. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–6
Students
141
Teachers
12 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 68 girls, 73 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 52% of Catholic elementary schools in New York (12 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 63% of Catholic elementary schools in New York.
    • Compared with 242 Catholic elementary schools in New York.

    Students by survey year

    183’11–12153’13–14137’17–18114’19–20120’21–22141’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K35
    K24
    115
    219
    324
    419
    517
    623

    Student body

    White83%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    Asian4%
    Black4%
    Two or more races3%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

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    Questions about Holy Cross Elementary School

    What grades does Holy Cross Elementary School serve?

    Holy Cross Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–6.

    How many students attend Holy Cross Elementary School?

    About 141 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Holy Cross Elementary School?

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