Enrollment
537
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Syracuse, NY
Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362121002995
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in North Syracuse · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in North Syracuse, NY.
School address
District: North Syracuse Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362121002995 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School
Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in North Syracuse, New York, enrolling 537 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 537 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 861 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #653, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 537 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
North Syracuse Central School District also operates Cicero-North Syracuse High School (1,748 students) and North Syracuse Junior High School (1,186 students) alongside Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School compares
Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 28% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in New York - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,352
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 537 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.7%
Two or More 12.8%
African American 5.8%
Asian 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Syracuse Central School District, which includes Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School.
$22,352
Per student
-15%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.6%
State 44.3%
Federal 8.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cicero-North Syracuse High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Syracuse Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gillette Road Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roxboro Road Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cicero Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,186
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~537 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School
How many students attend Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School?
Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School has 537 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Syracuse, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School?
40.7% of students at Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School is White at 71.7% of enrollment, in North Syracuse, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School?
Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School rank among elementary schools in North Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in North Syracuse, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in North Syracuse on the city page.
Is Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School a good school?
Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Syracuse Central School District?
Besides Karl W Saile Bear Road Elementary School, North Syracuse Central School District also operates Cicero-North Syracuse High School (1,748 students), North Syracuse Junior High School (1,186 students), and Gillette Road Middle School (1,101 students). See the North Syracuse Central School District district page for the complete list.
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