- Enrollment
- 2,820
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Utica, NY
Watson Williams Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Watson Williams 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 362937000262
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watson Williams Elementary School earns 26/100 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.
- #4 of 11
- elementary schools in Utica · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 86.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Watson Williams Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watson Williams Elementary School ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Utica, NY.
School address
District: Utica City School District · New York
NCES ID 362937000262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Watson Williams Elementary School held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 47.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 362937000262 · Utica, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
590 enr · 12.8:1 · 86.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas R Proctor High School (2,820 students)
Watson Williams Elementary School held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 47.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Watson Williams 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 590
Watson Williams Elementary School
590 students
What this shows Watson Williams Elementary School reports 590 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watson Williams Elementary School compares
Watson Williams 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.5% | ▲ 54% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
590
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in New York - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
70.5%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 34.6%
Asian 32.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
White 8.0%
Two or More 6.1%
Largest group: African American at 34.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Watson Williams 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 Watson Williams Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas R Proctor High School | Larger | Lower 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| General Herkimer Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Christopher Columbus Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watson Williams 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 (~590 students)
Frequently asked questions about Watson Williams Elementary School
How many students attend Watson Williams Elementary School?
Watson Williams Elementary School has 590 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Utica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 630 (2022-23) → 602 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watson Williams Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Watson Williams Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 8% 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 Watson Williams Elementary School?
86.5% of students at Watson Williams Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watson Williams Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Watson Williams Elementary School is African American at 34.6% of enrollment, in Utica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watson Williams Elementary School?
Watson Williams 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 Watson Williams Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Utica?
By Resource Investment Index, Watson Williams 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 Watson Williams 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.