- Enrollment
- 2,820
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Utica, NY
General Herkimer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for General Herkimer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362937003948
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
General Herkimer Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 11
- elementary schools in Utica · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 73.4%
- free-lunch eligible
General Herkimer Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, General Herkimer Elementary School ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Utica, NY.
School address
District: Utica City School District · New York
NCES ID 362937003948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
General Herkimer Elementary School held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 49.2 → 49.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 362937003948 · Utica, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
634 enr · 12.9:1 · 73.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas R Proctor High School (2,820 students)
General Herkimer Elementary School held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 49.2 → 49.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
General Herkimer 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
- This school 634
General Herkimer Elementary School
634 students
- Christopher Co 618
Christopher Columbus Elementary School
618 students
- Watson William 590
Watson Williams Elementary School
590 students
What this shows General Herkimer Elementary School reports 634 students on the CCD universe file.
How General Herkimer Elementary School compares
General Herkimer 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.4% | ▲ 31% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
634
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in New York - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.7%
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
12
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 32.5%
African American 24.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Asian 17.0%
Two or More 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 32.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.2, General Herkimer 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 General Herkimer 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Christopher Columbus Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Watson Williams Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to General Herkimer 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
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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 (~634 students)
Frequently asked questions about General Herkimer Elementary School
How many students attend General Herkimer Elementary School?
General Herkimer Elementary School has 634 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Utica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 597 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at General Herkimer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at General Herkimer Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at General Herkimer Elementary School?
73.4% of students at General Herkimer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of General Herkimer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at General Herkimer Elementary School is White at 32.5% of enrollment, in Utica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for General Herkimer Elementary School?
General Herkimer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 General Herkimer Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Utica?
By Resource Investment Index, General Herkimer Elementary School ranks #4 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 General Herkimer 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.