Rockwell Elementary School serves 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Rockwell Elementary School's student population of 215 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rockwell Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
9%
16%
White
71%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Rockwell Elementary School?
215 students attend Rockwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Rockwell Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockwell Elementary School?
Rockwell Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rockwell Elementary School offer ?
Rockwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rockwell Elementary School part of?
Rockwell Elementary School is part of Onondaga Central School District.
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