How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Kernan Elementary School | Watson Williams Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Utica, NY | Utica, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 585 | 590 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 87.0% | 85.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Kernan Elementary School | Watson Williams Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,089 | $21,089 |
| District | Utica City School District | Utica City School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Kernan Elementary School | Watson Williams Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15.9% | 8.0% |
| African American | 28.5% | 34.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.7% | 18.8% |
| Asian | 8.4% | 32.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 13.3% | 6.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Kernan Elementary School | Watson Williams Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 2915:1 | 3400:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 64.7% | 43.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.