- Enrollment
- 2,820
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Utica, NY
Christopher Columbus Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Christopher Columbus Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362937000231
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christopher Columbus Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #6 of 11
- elementary schools in Utica · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- large classes for New York
- 78.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Christopher Columbus Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christopher Columbus Elementary School ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Utica, NY.
School address
District: Utica City School District · New York
NCES ID 362937000231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Christopher Columbus Elementary School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.4 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 362937000231 · Utica, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
618 enr · 14:1 · 78.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas R Proctor High School (2,820 students)
Christopher Columbus Elementary School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.4 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Christopher Columbus Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas R Proct
Thomas R Proctor High School
2,820 students
- Senator James 749
Senator James H Donovan Middle School
749 students
- John F Kennedy 687
John F Kennedy Middle School
687 students
- General Herkim 634
General Herkimer Elementary School
634 students
- This school 618
Christopher Columbus Elementary School
618 students
- Watson William 590
Watson Williams Elementary School
590 students
What this shows Christopher Columbus Elementary School reports 618 students on the CCD universe file.
How Christopher Columbus Elementary School compares
Christopher Columbus Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 39% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 80% in New York - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,089
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 30.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
African American 19.0%
White 17.0%
Two or More 6.2%
Largest group: Asian at 30.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.4, Christopher Columbus Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Utica City School District reports $21,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Christopher Columbus Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas R Proctor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Senator James H Donovan Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| General Herkimer Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Watson Williams Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christopher Columbus Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~618 students)
Frequently asked questions about Christopher Columbus Elementary School
How many students attend Christopher Columbus Elementary School?
Christopher Columbus Elementary School has 618 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Utica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 639 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christopher Columbus Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Christopher Columbus Elementary School is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Christopher Columbus Elementary School?
78.1% of students at Christopher Columbus Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christopher Columbus Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Christopher Columbus Elementary School is Asian at 30.6% of enrollment, in Utica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christopher Columbus Elementary School?
Christopher Columbus Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Christopher Columbus Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Utica?
By Resource Investment Index, Christopher Columbus Elementary School ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Utica, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Utica on the city page.
What other schools are in Utica City School District?
Besides Christopher Columbus Elementary School, Utica City School District also operates Thomas R Proctor High School (2,820 students), Senator James H Donovan Middle School (749 students), and John F Kennedy Middle School (687 students). See the Utica City School District district page for the complete list.