GENERAL HERKIMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.uticacsd.org

597 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

General Herkimer Elementary School is a public school located in Utica, New York, serving students within the Utica City School District. Situated on Keyes Road, the school is part of a larger urban district committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for a diverse student population. Like many schools in the Utica City School District, General Herkimer focuses on foundational academic development, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, literacy, and numeracy.

The school functions as a community hub that prioritizes student growth, social-emotional development, and academic achievement. By utilizing the resources provided through the Utica City School District, General Herkimer works to meet the varying needs of its students, often implementing state-mandated learning standards while integrating initiatives to support families and the local community. For families looking for specific information regarding school policies, calendars, or administrative contact details, the district’s official website serves as the primary resource for engagement and communication.

597

Total Students

49.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GENERAL HERKIMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	120
Black	146
Asian	93
Two or More	37
American Indian	1

White
200 (33.5 %)
Black
146 (24.5 %)
Hispanic
120 (20.1 %)
Asian
93 (15.6 %)
Two or More
37 (6.2 %)
American Indian
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)368-6600
Website:	http://www.uticacsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	597
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	466
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 82

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 84

Grade 6 80

Ungraded 4