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
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)