Serving 383 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hugh R Jones Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hugh R Jones Elementary School's student population of 383 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Hugh R Jones 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 Hugh R Jones Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2365 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
20%
30%
Black
18%
15%
White
44%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hugh R Jones Elementary School's ranking?
Hugh R Jones Elementary School is ranked #2365 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Hugh R Jones Elementary School often compared to?
Hugh R Jones Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John F Hughes Elementary School, General Herkimer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Hugh R Jones Elementary School?
383 students attend Hugh R Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Hugh R Jones Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hugh R Jones Elementary School?
Hugh R Jones Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hugh R Jones Elementary School offer ?
Hugh R Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hugh R Jones Elementary School part of?
Hugh R Jones Elementary School is part of Utica City School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day for Students
June 26, 2026 (Friday)
Last Day of School!
June 26, 2026 (Friday)
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