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#2974 of 4,742 schools in NY
Christopher Columbus Elementary School
Elementary School · Utica City School District · Utica, NY
An Utica City School District elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
934 ARMORY DR, Utica, NY 13501
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 31% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Christopher Columbus Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Christopher Columbus Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,493/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Utica), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,771
Median home value
$136,100
Median rent
$865/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
50.2%
Poverty rate
29.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 475 | Compare → |
| Roscoe Conkling Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 495 | Compare → |
| Martin Luther King JR Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 298 | Compare → |
| Watson Williams Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 602 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Utica City School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #6 of 13
- District spending per student
- $21,812NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 40.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Christopher Columbus Elementary School is listed in UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Christopher Columbus Elementary School
Christopher Columbus Elementary School is a public elementary school in Utica, NY, part of Utica City School District, serving approximately 636 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,974 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Christopher Columbus Elementary School
What grades does Christopher Columbus Elementary School serve?
Christopher Columbus Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Christopher Columbus Elementary School?
Christopher Columbus Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 636 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christopher Columbus Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Christopher Columbus Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Christopher Columbus Elementary School rank in NY?
Christopher Columbus Elementary School ranks #2,974 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Christopher Columbus Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Christopher Columbus Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Christopher Columbus Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Christopher Columbus Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Christopher Columbus Elementary School a charter school?
No, Christopher Columbus Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Christopher Columbus Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Christopher Columbus Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Christopher Columbus Elementary School?
84.0% of students at Christopher Columbus Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 636
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Oneida County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.5%
- Phone
- (315) 368-6520
- Area population (ZIP 13501)
- 40,235
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 13501; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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