Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hugh R Jones Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hugh R Jones Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hugh R Jones Elementary School's student population of 392 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hugh R Jones Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hugh R Jones Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2118 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
15%
16%
White
50%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hugh R Jones Elementary School's ranking?
Hugh R Jones Elementary School is ranked #2118 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Hugh R Jones Elementary School often compared to?
Hugh R Jones Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John F Hughes Elementary School, General Herkimer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Hugh R Jones Elementary School?
392 students attend Hugh R Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Hugh R Jones Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hugh R Jones Elementary School?
Hugh R Jones Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hugh R Jones Elementary School offer ?
Hugh R Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hugh R Jones Elementary School part of?
Hugh R Jones Elementary School is part of Utica City School District.
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