Below Average
#4090 of 4,742 schools in NY
General Herkimer Elementary School
Elementary School · UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
420 KEYES RD, Utica, NY 13502
Enrollment
583
Student-Teacher
11.9:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
583
Student-Teacher
11.9:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,090 of 4,742
In Utica
#12 of 14
public schools
In district
#11 of 13
UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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General Herkimer Elementary School
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About General Herkimer Elementary School
General Herkimer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Utica, NY, part of UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. General Herkimer Elementary School serves approximately 583 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. General Herkimer Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,090 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for General Herkimer Elementary School show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.3 · Below Average
- District avg 5.4
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
47% of students at General Herkimer Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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General Herkimer Elementary School — Students at General Herkimer Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
75.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 36 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.0/10.
How General Herkimer Elementary School Compares
See how General Herkimer Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
420 KEYES RD, Utica, NY 13502
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering General Herkimer Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HUGHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 5.4 miles away, in nearby New Hartford), which scores notably higher. Another option is NOTRE DAME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 5.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, DEERFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Utica, see our Utica schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 13502 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$59,530
Median Home Value
$149,600
Median Rent
$965/mo
Population
33,241
College Educated
25%
Homeownership
60.2%
Avg Commute
18.9 min
Poverty Rate
20.1%
Median Age
37.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about General Herkimer Elementary School
What grades does General Herkimer Elementary School serve?
General Herkimer Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend General Herkimer Elementary School?
General Herkimer Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 583 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at General Herkimer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at General Herkimer Elementary School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does General Herkimer Elementary School rank in NY?
General Herkimer Elementary School ranks #4,090 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is General Herkimer Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
General Herkimer Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 General Herkimer Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, General Herkimer Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is General Herkimer Elementary School a charter school?
No, General Herkimer Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is General Herkimer Elementary School a Title I school?
No, General Herkimer Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for General Herkimer Elementary School?
75.3% of students at General Herkimer 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 583
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 75.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Oneida County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.2%
- Phone
- (315) 368-6600
Resources & Links
District
UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 9,329
- Schools in District
- 13
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $21,812
- District Rank
- #11 of 13
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