Hugh R Jones Elementary School vs Hughes Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hugh R Jones Elementary School
Utica · Public elementary · Grades K–6
371 students
Hughes Elementary School
New Hartford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
486 students
| Measure | Hugh R Jones Elementary School Utica, New York | Hughes Elementary School New Hartford, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1392 of 2,536 | #246 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #25038 of 50,301 | #2838 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 371 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 11.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 72% |
| city | Utica | New Hartford |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hughes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 50.2).
- •Hughes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 46%).
- •Hughes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 41%).
- •Hughes Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 60.4%).
- •Hugh R Jones Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.1).
- •Hughes Elementary School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 371.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hugh R Jones Elementary School better than Hughes Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hughes Elementary School ranks higher (84.1 vs 50.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hugh R Jones Elementary School and Hughes Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Utica and New Hartford in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hugh R Jones Elementary School: 371. Hughes Elementary School: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hugh R Jones Elementary School and Hughes Elementary School rank in New York?
Hugh R Jones Elementary School is 1392nd of 2,536 and Hughes Elementary School is 246th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).