- Enrollment
- 2,820
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Utica, NY
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362937003961
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 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
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #8 of 11
- elementary schools in Utica · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks #8 of 11 elementary schools in Utica, NY.
School address
District: Utica City School District · New York
NCES ID 362937003961 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School shrank from 456 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 362937003961 · Utica, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 9.5:1 · 78.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas R Proctor High School (2,820 students)
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School shrank from 456 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Thomas Jefferson 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 390
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
390 students
What this shows Thomas Jefferson Elementary School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Jefferson Elementary School compares
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 39% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.3%
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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in New York - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.9%
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
18
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
African American 25.1%
Asian 12.8%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 29.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.8, Thomas Jefferson 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 Thomas Jefferson 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 Thomas Jefferson 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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has 390 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Utica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 9.5:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
78.3% of students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is White at 29.7% of enrollment, in Utica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Thomas Jefferson Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Utica?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks #8 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 Thomas Jefferson 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.