Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School

5590 Bear Rd
Syracuse, NY 13212
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 529 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 529 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 35-39%
  • : 40-44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School's student population of 529 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
(18-19)
35-39%
54%
(18-19)
40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
3%
30%
Black
5%
16%
White
77%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School?
529 students attend Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School?
Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School offer ?
Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School part of?
Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School is part of North Syracuse Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 529 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 35-39%
  • : 40-44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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