Serving 521 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Karl W Saile Bear 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), 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: 521 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School's student population of 521 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School is 0.38, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
78%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School?
521 students attend Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School?
Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School offer ?
Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School part of?
Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School is part of North Syracuse Central School District.
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