- Enrollment
- 2,820
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Utica, NY
John F Hughes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John F Hughes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362937003951
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F Hughes Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #9 of 11
- elementary schools in Utica · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
John F Hughes Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F Hughes Elementary School ranks #9 of 11 elementary schools in Utica, NY.
School address
District: Utica City School District · New York
NCES ID 362937003951 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
John F Hughes Elementary School grew from 355 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 362937003951 · Utica, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 10.8:1 · 80.8% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas R Proctor High School (2,820 students)
John F Hughes Elementary School grew from 355 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
John F Hughes 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
- Christopher Co 618
Christopher Columbus Elementary School
618 students
- This school 347
John F Hughes Elementary School
347 students
What this shows John F Hughes Elementary School reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How John F Hughes Elementary School compares
John F Hughes Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 44% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in New York - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.1%
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
9
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 31.4%
White 30.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Asian 10.1%
Two or More 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 31.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.4, John F Hughes 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 John F Hughes 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| General Herkimer Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Christopher Columbus Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John F Hughes 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
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about John F Hughes Elementary School
How many students attend John F Hughes Elementary School?
John F Hughes Elementary School has 347 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Utica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Hughes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Hughes Elementary School is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John F Hughes Elementary School?
80.8% of students at John F Hughes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John F Hughes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John F Hughes Elementary School is African American at 31.4% of enrollment, in Utica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F Hughes Elementary School?
John F Hughes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John F Hughes Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Utica?
By Resource Investment Index, John F Hughes Elementary School ranks #9 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 John F Hughes 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.