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#4303 of 4,742 schools in NY

Onondaga Road Elementary School

Elementary School · West Genesee Central School District · Syracuse, NY

A West Genesee Central School District elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

703 ONONDAGA RD, Syracuse, NY 13219

  • Math 43% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 41% proficient (2022)
  • 32.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-10.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.6 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment1.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio32.1:1
District spending per student$21,529
Chronic Absenteeism18.1%

Students at Onondaga Road Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

27.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Onondaga Road Elementary 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,015/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Syracuse), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$81,414

Median home value

$173,400

Median rent

$1,039/mo

College educated

43.2%

Homeownership

84.6%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13219; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Walberta Park Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2K–10.5 mi248Compare →
Holy Family SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–60.6 mi135Compare →
Cherry Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.12–41.1 mi369Compare →
Split Rock Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8K–41.3 mi299Compare →

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.

West Genesee Central School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#7 of 7
District spending per student
$21,529NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Onondaga Road Elementary School is listed in WEST GENESEE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Onondaga Road Elementary School

Onondaga Road Elementary School is a public elementary school in Syracuse, NY, part of West Genesee Central School District, serving approximately 321 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 32.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,303 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Onondaga Road Elementary School

What grades does Onondaga Road Elementary School serve?

Onondaga Road Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Onondaga Road Elementary School?

Onondaga Road Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Onondaga Road Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Onondaga Road Elementary School is 32.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Onondaga Road Elementary School rank in NY?

Onondaga Road Elementary School ranks #4,303 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Onondaga Road Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Onondaga 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 Onondaga Road Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Onondaga Road Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Onondaga Road Elementary School a charter school?

No, Onondaga Road Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Onondaga Road Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Onondaga Road Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Onondaga Road Elementary School?

27.1% of students at Onondaga 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
321
Student-Teacher Ratio
32.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Onondaga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.1%
Area population (ZIP 13219)
15,546
Area average commute
19.3 min
Area median age
42.5
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 13219; 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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