How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Senator James H Donovan Middle School | Watson Williams Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Utica, NY | Utica, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 749 | 590 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.7:1 | 12.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 82.6% | 86.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Senator James H Donovan Middle School | Watson Williams Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,903 | $18,903 |
| District | Utica City School District | Utica City School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Senator James H Donovan Middle School | Watson Williams Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.9% | 8.0% |
| African American | 25.9% | 34.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.3% | 18.8% |
| Asian | 24.0% | 32.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.3% | 6.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Senator James H Donovan Middle School | Watson Williams Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 374.5:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 55.0% | 70.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 43 | 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 Editorial.