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Dr King Elementary School (Closed 2020)

416 E Raynor Ave
Syracuse, NY 13202
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 551 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Dr King 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 was 8% (which was lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 3% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Total Students
551 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(18-19)
8%
54%
(18-19)
3%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
9%
30%
Black
80%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 3% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Dr King Elementary School?
551 students attend Dr King Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Dr King Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr King Elementary School?
Dr King Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr King Elementary School offer ?
Dr King Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7
What school district is Dr King Elementary School part of?
Dr King Elementary School is part of Syracuse City School District.

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