PORTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.syracusecityschools.com

351 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Porter Elementary School, located at 512 Emerson Avenue in Syracuse, New York, is a public school operating under the Syracuse City School District. Situated in the city's Near Westside neighborhood, the school serves a diverse student population, providing primary education with a focus on core academic subjects, social-emotional development, and preparing students for future success in the district’s secondary schools.

The school functions as a central community hub for its families, emphasizing the district's mission to provide equitable learning opportunities and a supportive environment for all children. Porter Elementary utilizes the resources of the larger Syracuse City School District to offer various academic programs and student support services. For those seeking detailed information regarding the school's specific academic curriculum, upcoming events, or contact information for faculty and administration, the school’s official website at http://www.syracusecityschools.com serves as the primary resource for parents and community members.

351

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PORTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	42
Black	164
Asian	14
Two or More	42
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
164 (46.7%)
White
84 (23.9%)
Hispanic
42 (12.0%)
Two or More
42 (12.0%)
Asian
14 (4.0%)
American Indian
4 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SYRACUSE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)435-4625
Website:	http://www.syracusecityschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	264
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 41

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 52