D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Porter Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 512 EMERSON AVE, Syracuse, NY 13204
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 22% · Math 20% proficient · 5th percentile in New York
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New York schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
301
Students
enrolled
11.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$29K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%5/100reading 6th percentile, math 4th percentile among New York elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 75% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New York schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −32 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New York. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−34 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency20% (−37 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New York state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White25%17%reading -30 pts, math -45 pts2nd percentile (list)
Black17%17%reading -18 pts, math -15 pts14th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%30%reading -6 pts, math -7 pts37th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%30%reading -15 pts, math -17 pts40th percentile (list)
Low-income22%17%reading -15 pts, math -23 pts8th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 512 EMERSON AVE
City Syracuse
ZIP Code 13204
District 3628590
NCES School ID 362859003873
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 13204

Understanding the community around Porter Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $40,330
Per Capita Income $25,369
Poverty Rate 39.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 15.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.3%
High School or Higher 84.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $95,500
Median Rent $968
Owner-Occupied 31.6%
Renter-Occupied 68.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Porter Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 38.5%
White 28.6%
Two or More Races 15.0%
Hispanic/Latino 11.6%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian 2.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 301
Teachers (FTE) 26.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Porter Elementary School?
Porter Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Porter Elementary School?
Porter Elementary School has 301 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1.
What grades does Porter Elementary School serve?
Porter Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Porter Elementary School receive per student?
Porter Elementary School receives $29,153 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Porter Elementary School in 13204 ▼
Avg Home Value
$154,367
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,599
1-Year Change
+7.9%
% Renters
68.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026