THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.uticacsd.org

456 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a public school located in Utica, New York, serving students within the Utica City School District. Situated on Booth Street, the school is part of a district committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its diverse student population. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning environment aimed at the social, emotional, and intellectual development of its elementary-age learners.

As part of the broader Utica City School District, the school benefits from the district’s initiatives to integrate technology into the classroom and promote community engagement. Parents and guardians looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide updates can find comprehensive resources on the official district website at [http://www.uticacsd.org](http://www.uticacsd.org). The school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, focusing on preparing students for future success in middle school and beyond.

456

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	124
Black	105
Asian	66
Two or More	23
American Indian	2

White
136 (29.8 %)
Hispanic
124 (27.2 %)
Black
105 (23.0 %)
Asian
66 (14.5 %)
Two or More
23 (5.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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)368-6700
Website:	http://www.uticacsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	307
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 61

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 82

Grade 6 62

Ungraded 17