Serving 322 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Onondaga Road Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Onondaga Road Elementary School serves the southeast part of Syracuse, NY, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 2.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Onondaga Road Elementary School's student population of 322 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 64% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
322 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Onondaga Road Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Onondaga Road Elementary School is 0.34, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2277 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
34.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Onondaga Road Elementary School's ranking?
Onondaga Road Elementary School is ranked #2277 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Onondaga Road Elementary School often compared to?
Onondaga Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walberta Park Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% 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 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Onondaga Road Elementary School?
322 students attend Onondaga Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Onondaga Road Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Onondaga Road Elementary School?
Onondaga Road Elementary School has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Onondaga Road Elementary School offer ?
Onondaga Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Onondaga Road Elementary School part of?
Onondaga Road Elementary School is part of West Genesee Central School District.
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