Serving 378 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John F Hughes 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 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F Hughes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
John F Hughes Elementary School's student population of 378 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
John F Hughes 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 John F Hughes Elementary School is 0.76, 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
#3915 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
20%
30%
Black
32%
16%
White
31%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F Hughes Elementary School's ranking?
John F Hughes Elementary School is ranked #3915 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are John F Hughes Elementary School often compared to?
John F Hughes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hugh R Jones Elementary School, General Herkimer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend John F Hughes Elementary School?
378 students attend John F Hughes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of John F Hughes Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F Hughes Elementary School?
John F Hughes Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John F Hughes Elementary School offer ?
John F Hughes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John F Hughes Elementary School part of?
John F Hughes Elementary School is part of Utica City School District.
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