JOHN F HUGHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.uticacsd.org

355 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

John F. Hughes Elementary School is a public school located in Utica, New York, and operates under the jurisdiction of the Utica City School District. Situated at 24 Prospect Street, the school serves a diverse student population in the heart of the city. As part of a larger urban school system, it is dedicated to providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes core academic subjects while fostering a supportive environment for young learners.

The school’s curriculum is aligned with New York State educational standards, aiming to promote literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. By leveraging resources from the Utica City School District, the school strives to prepare its elementary students for the transition to middle school, focusing on inclusive instruction and community involvement. For parents and community members, the school maintains an online presence through the district’s website, which serves as a central hub for academic calendars, policies, and updates regarding school operations.

355

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN F HUGHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	114
Hispanic	73
Black	106
Asian	35
Two or More	25
American Indian	2

White
114 (32.1 %)
Black
106 (29.9 %)
Hispanic
73 (20.6 %)
Asian
35 (9.9 %)
Two or More
25 (7.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

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)368-6620
Website:	http://www.uticacsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 54

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 59

Ungraded 3