WATSON WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.uticacsd.org

630 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Watson Williams Elementary School is a public school located in Utica, New York, serving students as part of the Utica City School District. Situated on Elmwood Place, the school functions as a foundational educational hub for the local community, emphasizing academic development and student growth within the urban environment of Utica.

Like other institutions within the Utica City School District, Watson Williams is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare elementary-age students for future success. The school focuses on building core competencies in reading, writing, and mathematics, while fostering a supportive learning environment. Families and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school programs, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives through the official Utica City School District website.

630

Total Students

46.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WATSON WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	99
Black	218
Asian	207
Two or More	51
Pacific Islander	1

Black
218 (34.6 %)
Asian
207 (32.9 %)
Hispanic
99 (15.7 %)
White
54 (8.6 %)
Two or More
51 (8.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)368-6780
Website:	http://www.uticacsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	630
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	503
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 89

Grade 6 94

Ungraded 1