ONONDAGA ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.westgenesee.org

322 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Onondaga Road Elementary School is a prominent educational facility located in Syracuse, New York, serving as a key component of the West Genesee Central School District. Committed to the district’s mission of fostering academic excellence and personal growth, the school provides a nurturing environment for students in the elementary grades. Its curriculum is designed to build a strong foundational base in core subjects while encouraging social-emotional development, creativity, and critical thinking skills among its young learners.

The school is deeply integrated into the West Genesee community, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students to support holistic development. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and character building, Onondaga Road Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond. For parents and community members interested in detailed information regarding academic programs, school policies, or district resources, the school maintains an active presence through the official West Genesee Central School District website.

322

Total Students

10.3

Full-Time Teachers

31.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ONONDAGA ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	262
Hispanic	20
Black	8
Asian	3
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	2

White
262 (81.4%)
Two or More
27 (8.4%)
Hispanic
20 (6.2%)
Black
8 (2.5%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)

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:	WEST GENESEE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)487-4653
Website:	http://www.westgenesee.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	31.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 63