Serving 442 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Roxboro 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 442 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roxboro Road Elementary School's student population of 442 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
442 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Roxboro Road Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roxboro Road Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3872 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
10%
29%
Black
8%
16%
White
65%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roxboro Road Elementary School's ranking?
Roxboro Road Elementary School is ranked #3872 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Roxboro Road Elementary School?
442 students attend Roxboro Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Roxboro Road Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roxboro Road Elementary School?
Roxboro 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 Roxboro Road Elementary School offer ?
Roxboro Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Roxboro Road Elementary School part of?
Roxboro Road Elementary School is part of North Syracuse Central School District.
In what neighborhood is Roxboro Road Elementary School located?
Roxboro Road Elementary School is located in the Mattydale neighborhood of Syracuse, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Mattydale.
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