Serving 585 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Kernan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kernan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Kernan Elementary School's student population of 585 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
585 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kernan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kernan Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3981 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
34%
31%
Black
29%
15%
White
16%
39%
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kernan Elementary School's ranking?
Kernan Elementary School is ranked #3981 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Kernan Elementary School often compared to?
Kernan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hugh R Jones Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Kernan Elementary School?
585 students attend Kernan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Kernan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kernan Elementary School?
Kernan Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kernan Elementary School offer ?
Kernan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kernan Elementary School part of?
Kernan Elementary School is part of Utica City School District.
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