Jordan-elbridge Central School District, NY

Original Research by School Decision on Jordan-elbridge Central School District

Jordan-Elbridge Central School District serves a span of communities in Onondaga County—Jordan, Elbridge, Memphis, and parts of surrounding areas—as a mid-sized, pre-K through 12 district with roughly a thousand students across three school buildings. The district's enrollment is relatively stable and fairly homogeneous, with the vast majority of students white, and a small population of students of color. The district does not report free-and-reduced-price lunch counts or the size of its special education or English learner populations in the available data, so a parent would want to ask the district directly about the composition and support systems for students with greater needs.

State test results paint a clear picture of academic performance spread across grades and subjects. In the elementary grades (3-5), both math and English language arts show modest proficiency rates, with roughly half or somewhat fewer students meeting state standards. Math tends slightly higher in grades 3-5, while ELA and math track similarly in those years. By middle school, performance notably declines. Grade 7 math proficiency drops sharply, and grade 8 math falls much further, with only a small fraction of students reaching proficiency. Grade 7 and 8 ELA also show decline, though less steep than math. Science testing in grade 5 shows proficiency in the low to mid range; by grade 8, science proficiency is also low. The district's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile among Onondaga County's districts. A parent looking at these numbers may want to inquire what interventions or support the district offers in math, particularly at the middle school level, and what accounts for the sharp dips in grades 7 and 8.

One concerning metric stands out: chronic absenteeism is reported at a high level and also falls in the bottom quartile countywide. This is worth investigating with the district. High absenteeism often correlates with or masks other challenges and is a signal that family circumstances, transportation, engagement, or school climate may warrant closer conversation.

The district spends well above its county's median on a per-pupil basis, suggesting either higher staffing or operational costs, or targeted investments. Without a reported graduation rate in the data, a parent of a high school student would need to request that directly from the district.

The community itself is small-town and rural, with housing values varying across the district's towns. Home values have appreciated, and the rental market is limited but exists. The broader Onondaga County housing market shows strong demand but moderating supply, which may mean families relocating to the area face a tighter selection but also stable property values.

The district has recently undergone budget turbulence. In May 2025, voters rejected the proposed budget for the first time in years, citing concerns over tax increases and spending. A revised budget was approved in June with a smaller tax levy increase and cuts to administrative spending. This reflects active community scrutiny of finances and suggests parents should stay informed about the district's financial direction and priorities.

On the capital side, voters approved a renovation project in December 2024 that will upgrade high school science labs, music and band facilities, the gym floor, HVAC and cooling systems at the elementary and middle school, security systems, and athletic field turf. This multi-year investment signals facility modernization but also may involve construction disruptions during implementation.

Overall, Jordan-Elbridge is a small, stable district with mid-range academic results that weaken notably in middle grades, particularly in math, and with an absenteeism rate that stands out as a concern. The community and district leadership are engaged in budget conversations and physical plant improvements. A parent considering this district should be prepared to ask specific questions about middle school math support, the drivers of absenteeism, and what targeted help is available for students not meeting proficiency benchmarks.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,180

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 1%

Black 2%

White 96%

Asian 1%

Two+ 1%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr EOC

77%

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Gr 3

30%

49%

Gr 4

35%

50%

Gr 5

34%

56%

Gr 6

39%

48%

Gr 7

22%

46%

Gr 8

26%

59%

Math

Gr EOC

37%

—

Gr 3

33%

59%

Gr 4

35%

65%

Gr 5

35%

67%

Gr 6

38%

62%

Gr 7

19%

41%

Gr 8

13%

18%

Science

Gr EOC

22%

—

Gr 5

25%

51%

Gr 8

19%

33%

Social studies

Gr EOC

100%

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

ELBRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JORDAN-ELBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

JORDAN-ELBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

48%

Grade 3

51%

Grade 4

53%

Grade 5

52%

Grade 6

30%

Grade 7

15%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

42%

Grade 3

43%

Grade 4

46%

Grade 5

44%

Grade 6

34%

Grade 7

47%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

39%

Grade 5

26%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$264,308

Year-over-year change+7.4%

Range across 8 ZIP codes$219K to $670K

vs. state typical0.52x

vs. national typical0.72x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (8 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
13080	Jordan	$231K	+8.2%	34.5%
13060	Elbridge	$280K	+8.5%	26.2%
13112	Memphis	$265K	+5.6%	24.6%
13021	Auburn	$219K	+5.9%	6.3%
13166	Weedsport	$228K	+4.7%	3.3%
13152	Skaneateles	$670K	+10.8%	2.4%
13164	Warners	$367K	+7.4%	1.3%
13031	Camillus	$306K	+7.8%	1.1%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,258/mo

Year-over-year change+0.8%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$1,167 to $1,755/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
13021	Auburn	$1,167	—	6.3%
13031	Camillus	$1,755	+0.8%	1.1%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,334/mo

Home price / national median income3.2x

Annual rent / national median income18.0%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$76/mo

Market Activity: Onondaga County

Median listing price$345,000

Median listing price YoY-13.5%

Median price per sq ft$211

Median price per sq ft YoY+12.2%

Median days on market48.0 days

Median days on market YoY-5.9%

Active listings439

Active listings YoY+1.1%

New listings432

New listings YoY-6.1%

Pending listings1,146

Pending listings YoY+34.0%

Hotness: median listing price$304,950

Hotness: median listing price YoY-23.8%

Supply score57.2

Supply score YoY+25.6%

Demand score96.3

Demand score YoY-0.4%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$510,449 (+5.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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