Needs Improvement
#4292 of 4,742 schools in NY
Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School
Elementary School · NORTH SYRACUSE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
5590 BEAR RD, North Syracuse, NY 13212
Enrollment
529
Student-Teacher
13.2:1
Score
3.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
529
Student-Teacher
13.2:1
Score
3.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,292 of 4,742
In North Syracuse
#4 of 5
public schools
In district
#10 of 11
NORTH SYRACUSE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School
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About Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School
Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School is a public elementary school in North Syracuse, NY, part of NORTH SYRACUSE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School serves approximately 529 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-4th, and has a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,292 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
- This school 3.9 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.7
- NY avg 5.9
Score Breakdown
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Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School — Students at Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
41.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2018-19)
Based on 22 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 1.9/10.
How Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School Compares
See how Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
5590 BEAR RD, North Syracuse, NY 13212
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CICERO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.2/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Cicero), which scores notably higher. Another option is LEMOYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 5.5/10, 4.4 miles away, in nearby Syracuse), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST ROSE OF LIMA SCHOOL (rated 5.0/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby N. Syr), which scores notably higher. For more schools in North Syracuse, see our North Syracuse schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 13212 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$74,931
Median Home Value
$157,400
Median Rent
$1,027/mo
Population
20,185
College Educated
27.7%
Homeownership
77.9%
Avg Commute
18.7 min
Poverty Rate
11%
Median Age
44.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School
What grades does Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School serve?
Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School?
Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 529 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School rank in NY?
Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School ranks #4,292 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School a charter school?
No, Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School?
41.4% of students at Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 529
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 41.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Onondaga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.1%
- Phone
- (315) 218-2400
Resources & Links
District
NORTH SYRACUSE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 7,990
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $24,717
- District Rank
- #10 of 11
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