Lyncourt School

Lyncourt School (PK-8) has around 430 students. The student-teacher ratio is about 12:1, with about 36 full-time teachers in addition to the counselor. Math proficiency is near 27%, reading is near 32%, and science is near 55%. This ranking places it in the "lower" half of all schools in the state. Lyncourt's student population is very diverse—roughly 40% white, 22% Asian, 18% black, and 12% Hispanic—and approximately 64% of students are classified as economically disadvantaged.

Most class sizes across grades are below 20, and the school is recognized locally for its caring teachers who foster community ties. Families generally reside near Lyncourt, where average home prices are about $176K—making the school relatively accessible. When parents consider best elementary school options, Lyncourt offers genuine neighborhoods, real establishments, and a real sense of belonging.

7th and 8th graders interested in cross country or football can sign up through East Syracuse Minoa (ESM).

1. What efforts are taking place to support efforts for environmental sustainability?

Ans. Lyncourt School is involved in recycling programs, proactive energy-saving programs, and environmental education programs to establish sustainability with its students.

2. How does the school advance social-emotional learning?

Ans. The school provides counseling services, curricula directed at SEL, and activities that support mindfulness to help students better emotionally navigate themselves and to help them with interpersonal relationships.

3. What programming exists to improve digital literacy?

Ans. Programming at Lyncourt includes computer classes, coding club, and access to digital tools to develop and improve technological skills and digital literacy.

4. How does the school recognize cultural diversity?

Ans. Lyncourt School recognizes cultural diversity with multicultural events, as well as international days in the school, combined with inclusive curricula relating to a variety of cultures/traditions/conventions.

5. What partnerships exist with local organizations?

Ans. Lyncourt School partners with local businesses/organizations that provide local mentorships, internship programs, and other areas of local community service activities for students.