CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

School Overview
Christopher Columbus Elementary School is a public school located in Utica, New York, serving students within the Utica City School District. Situated on Armory Drive, the school functions as an integral part of the local community, committed to providing foundational education that aligns with the district's broader academic standards. The school environment is focused on fostering student growth, emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics while striving to support the diverse developmental needs of its elementary-aged population.

As part of the Utica City School District, the school benefits from the district's centralized resources and educational initiatives, which aim to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school. The school’s mission generally reflects a dedication to creating a safe, inclusive learning space where students can build strong interpersonal skills alongside their academic curriculum. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood engagement, utilizing the district’s official website as a primary tool for communicating updates, academic calendars, and school policies.
639
Total Students
44.4
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White118
Hispanic186
Black113
Asian177
Two or More45
  • Hispanic
    186 (29.1 %)
  • Asian
    177 (27.7 %)
  • White
    118 (18.5 %)
  • Black
    113 (17.7 %)
  • Two or More
    45 (7.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (315)368-6520
Website: http://www.uticacsd.org
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 639
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 480
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 100
Grade 1 90
Grade 2 86
Grade 3 79
Grade 4 97
Grade 5 98
Grade 6 89

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten100
Grade 190
Grade 286
Grade 379
Grade 497
Grade 598
Grade 689
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female30848.2%
Male33151.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)