Very Good
#1706 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 36% in state
Based on limited data
Rockwell Elementary School
Elementary School · ONONDAGA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
208 ROCKWELL RD, Nedrow, NY 13120
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NY statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
204
Student-Teacher
9.7:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
204
Student-Teacher
9.7:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,706 of 4,742
In Nedrow
#1 of 4
public schools
In district
#1 of 3
ONONDAGA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School environment
7.6 / 10
Very Good
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Rockwell Elementary School
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About Rockwell Elementary School
Rockwell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Nedrow, NY, part of ONONDAGA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Rockwell Elementary School serves approximately 204 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Rockwell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,706 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- District avg 6.2
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 9.7:1 students to teachers, Rockwell Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
30% of students at Rockwell Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
40.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Rockwell Elementary School Compares
See how Rockwell Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
208 ROCKWELL RD, Nedrow, NY 13120
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Rockwell Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF SYRACUSE (rated 7.0/10, 3.8 miles away, in nearby Syracuse), with a very similar rating. Another option is TECUMSEH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 3.6 miles away, in nearby Jamesville), with a comparable rating. Additionally, VAN DUYN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 5.4/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Syracuse), a more accessible option. For more schools in Nedrow, see our Nedrow schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MEACHEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Syracuse | 0.9 mi | 2.4 |
| CLARY MIDDLE SCHOOL Syracuse | 1.5 mi | 2.9 |
| EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING MIDDLE SCHOOL Syracuse | 1.6 mi | 7.0 |
| FAITH HERITAGE SCHOOL Syracuse | 1.9 mi | 6.8 |
| VAN DUYN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Syracuse | 2.3 mi | 5.4 |
| SOUTHSIDE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Syracuse | 2.6 mi | 3.2 |
| ONONDAGA NATION SCHOOL Nedrow | 2.6 mi | 3.6 |
| MCKINLEY-BRIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Syracuse | 2.9 mi | 2.7 |
| CITIZENSHIP AND SCIENCE ACADEMY OF SYRACUSE CHARTER SCHOOL Syracuse | 3.0 mi | 2.2 |
| BRIGHTON ACADEMY Syracuse | 3.1 mi | 5.0 |
| SYRACUSE LATIN SCHOOL Syracuse | 3.3 mi | 4.6 |
| ONONDAGA HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL Syracuse | 3.1 mi | 5.8 |
| CORCORAN HIGH SCHOOL Syracuse | 3.4 mi | 6.1 |
| ROBERTS K-8 SCHOOL Syracuse | 3.4 mi | 2.6 |
| EDWARD SMITH K-8 SCHOOL Syracuse | 3.8 mi | 4.3 |
| LA FAYETTE JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Lafayette | 3.8 mi | 6.3 |
| MONTESSORI DISCOVERY SCHOOL Syracuse | 3.6 mi | — |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF SYRACUSE Syracuse | 3.8 mi | 7.0 |
| TECUMSEH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jamesville | 3.6 mi | 6.5 |
| STEAM AT DR KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Syracuse | 4.1 mi | 5.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 13120 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$54,167
Median Home Value
$108,900
Median Rent
$1,635/mo
Population
1,881
College Educated
14.6%
Homeownership
90.8%
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Median Age
53.9
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| COLEBROOK SCHOOL Rochester, NY | 7.0 |
| GLEN-WORDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Scotia, NY | 7.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Rockwell Elementary School
What grades does Rockwell Elementary School serve?
Rockwell Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Rockwell Elementary School?
Rockwell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockwell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockwell Elementary School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rockwell Elementary School rank in NY?
Rockwell Elementary School ranks #1,706 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Rockwell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rockwell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Rockwell Elementary School a charter school?
No, Rockwell Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rockwell Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Rockwell Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rockwell Elementary School?
40.2% of students at Rockwell 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 204
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 40.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Onondaga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.4%
- Phone
- (315) 552-5070
Resources & Links
District
ONONDAGA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 801
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $27,208
- District Rank
- #1 of 3
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