New YorkSchoolsTHOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PublicRegular
UTICA, New York · UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students390
Student:Teacher10.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch80%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
390
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
80%+21.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary in UTICA, New York. The school enrolls 390 students. It is part of the UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictUTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36065
CityUTICA
ZIP13502
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID362937003961

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment390
White0.8%
Hispanic / Latino20.4%
Black / African American16.9%
Asian25.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.8%
Hispanic
20.4%
Black
16.9%
Asian
25.3%
Two+
6.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %80%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)