Christopher Columbus Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Utica, New York 13501 · Utica City School District
#1855 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#34355 of 50,301 nationally
About Christopher Columbus Elementary School
Christopher Columbus Elementary School is a public elementary located in Utica, in the Utica City School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 618 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 36.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1855th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (72th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 618.
There are 14 schools in Utica; Christopher Columbus Elementary School ranks 7th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)41%
- Reading proficiency (30%)34%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)79.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Christopher Columbus Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 34%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Christopher Columbus Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Thomas R Proctor High School
Utica · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,820 students · 479 m away
Albany Elementary School
Utica · Public elementary · Grades K–6
478 students · 1.1 km away
Roscoe Conkling Elementary School
Utica · Public elementary · Grades K–6
503 students · 1.3 km away
Martin Luther King JR Elementary School
Utica · Public elementary · Grades K–6
303 students · 1.8 km away
Watson Williams Elementary School
Utica · Public elementary · Grades K–6
590 students · 2.2 km away
John F Hughes Elementary School
Utica · Public elementary · Grades K–6
347 students · 3.5 km away
Kernan Elementary School
Utica · Public elementary · Grades K–6
585 students · 3.7 km away
Hughes Elementary School
New Hartford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
486 students · 3.8 km away
Perry Junior High School
New Hartford · Public other · Grades 7–10
577 students · 4.0 km away
Utica Academy of Science Charter School
Frankfort · Charter other · Grades K–12
997 students · 4.1 km away
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Dorothy Nolan Elementary School
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616 students
Ps 163 Bath Beach
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621 students
Washington Drive Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Christopher Columbus Elementary School a good school?
Christopher Columbus Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 36.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1855 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Christopher Columbus Elementary School rank in New York?
Christopher Columbus Elementary School ranks #1855 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #34355 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Christopher Columbus Elementary School?
Christopher Columbus Elementary School had 618 students in 2025.
Is Christopher Columbus Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Christopher Columbus Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Christopher Columbus Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Christopher Columbus Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.