Serving 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Steam At 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Steam At Dr King Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Steam At Dr King Elementary School's student population of 436 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Steam At Dr King Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Steam At Dr King Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4340 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
14%
30%
Black
75%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steam At Dr King Elementary School's ranking?
Steam At Dr King Elementary School is ranked #4340 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Steam At Dr King Elementary School?
436 students attend Steam At Dr King Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Steam At Dr King Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Steam At Dr King Elementary School?
Steam At Dr King Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Steam At Dr King Elementary School offer ?
Steam At Dr King Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Steam At Dr King Elementary School part of?
Steam At Dr King Elementary School is part of Syracuse City School District.
In what neighborhood is Steam At Dr King Elementary School located?
Steam At Dr King Elementary School is located in the Southside neighborhood of Syracuse, NY. There are 8 other public schools located in Southside.
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