Serving 537 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Reading Proficiency: 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 537 students has grown by 89% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 95% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
537 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
The diversity score of Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
4%
31%
Black
6%
15%
White
72%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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?
537 students attend Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% 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 12:1, 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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