KERNAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.uticacsd.org

566 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Kernan Elementary School is a public school located at 929 York Street in Utica, New York, serving students within the Utica City School District. As part of a diverse urban school system, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic environment that prepares young learners for middle school and beyond. It serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for student development.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Utica City School District, which emphasizes equity, academic excellence, and the holistic growth of its student body. By utilizing district-wide resources and fostering community engagement, Kernan Elementary strives to create an inclusive learning space that addresses the unique needs of its diverse population. For parents and community members, the school's online portal provides access to essential information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives.

566

Total Students

42.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KERNAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	91
Hispanic	176
Black	165
Asian	57
Two or More	77

Hispanic
176 (31.1 %)
Black
165 (29.2 %)
White
91 (16.1 %)
Two or More
77 (13.6 %)
Asian
57 (10.1 %)

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)368-6760
Website:	http://www.uticacsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	509
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 83

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 79

Grade 6 88

Ungraded 5