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#4451 of 4,742 schools in NY
Onondaga Nation School
Elementary School · Lafayette Central School District · Nedrow, NY
A Lafayette Central School District elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
BOX 270, Nedrow, NY 13120
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Onondaga Nation School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2017, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 16 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Onondaga Nation School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average296/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,167
Median home value
$108,900
Median rent
$1,635/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
90.8%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 3–6 | 2.0 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Rockwell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–2 | 2.6 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Meachem Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Faith Heritage SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 222 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lafayette Central School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $33,994NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Onondaga Nation School is listed in LAFAYETTE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Onondaga Nation School
Onondaga Nation School is a public elementary school in Nedrow, NY, part of Lafayette Central School District, serving approximately 121 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,451 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Onondaga Nation School
What grades does Onondaga Nation School serve?
Onondaga Nation School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Onondaga Nation School?
Onondaga Nation School has an enrollment of approximately 121 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Onondaga Nation School?
The student-teacher ratio at Onondaga Nation School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Onondaga Nation School rank in NY?
Onondaga Nation School ranks #4,451 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Onondaga Nation School's MySchoolScout rating?
Onondaga Nation School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Onondaga Nation School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Onondaga Nation School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Onondaga Nation School a charter school?
No, Onondaga Nation School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Onondaga Nation School a Title I school?
No, Onondaga Nation School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Onondaga Nation School?
73.6% of students at Onondaga Nation 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 121
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Onondaga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.2%
- Phone
- (315) 469-6991
- Area population (ZIP 13120)
- 1,881
- Area median age
- 53.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 13120; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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