DR KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DR KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SYRACUSE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in SYRACUSE, NY with about 630 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 50 teachers, DR KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Dr. King Elementary School, located at 416 E. Raynor Ave in Syracuse, New York, is a public institution serving the Syracuse City School District. Situated in a central neighborhood of the city, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational foundation for its diverse student body, focusing on both academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of a large urban district, the school emphasizes inclusive practices and aims to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond through a curriculum aligned with state standards.
The school is known for its role as a community anchor, often utilizing its location to foster partnerships with local families and organizations. By maintaining a focus on core subjects like literacy and mathematics while encouraging student participation in school life, Dr. King Elementary strives to create a supportive learning environment. Families looking for more information on enrollment, academic programs, or school-specific events can visit the district’s official website at http://www.syracusecityschools.com.
For more information, contact DR KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (315) 435-4580 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SYRACUSE, NY 13202-1197
(315) 435-4580
DR KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SYRACUSE, NY with about 630 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SYRACUSE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 630
- Teachers:
- 50.01
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 630 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DR KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 80% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 80.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.4%
- Two or more races
- 6.7%
- White
- 4.0%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 44.9%
- Male
- 55.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.