Christopher Columbus Elementary School

Public K-6

 934 Armory Dr
       Utica, NY  13501-5362


(315) 368-6520

District: Utica City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1611th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,843 Help


Students who attend Christopher Columbus Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    John F Kennedy Middle School
High:    Thomas R Proctor High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  639

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
29.1%
Asian:
27.7%
White:
18.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.2% Help


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Compare Details Christopher Columbus Elementary School ranks worse than 66.1% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 3rd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Utica City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Christopher Columbus Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Utica City School District. Student population at Christopher Columbus Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (29.1%), Asian (27.7%), White (18.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Christopher Columbus Elementary School is 14.3, which is the highest among 10 elementary schools in the Utica City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Christopher Columbus Elementary School is $9,843. 7 elementary schools in the Utica City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Christopher Columbus Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Christopher Columbus Elementary School 1611th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Christopher Columbus Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Utica City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Utica City School District 724th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Christopher Columbus Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Christopher Columbus Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 38.50 1590th 2206 27.9%
2007 51.50 1309th 2219 41.0%
2008 52.53 1300th 2227 41.6%
2009 49.12 1418th 2257 37.2%
2010 40.45 1525th 2263 32.6%
2011 26.65 1812th 2286 20.7%
2012 26.72 1827th 2320 21.3%
2013 20.25 1967th 2325 15.4%
2014 30.43 1698th 2345 27.6%
2015 34.72 1584th 2352 32.7%
2016 35.59 1579th 2366 33.3%
2017 28.78 1767th 2386 25.9%
2018 32.37 1685th 2395 29.6%
2019 32.18 1654th 2413 31.5%
2021 32.33 1551st 2201 29.5%
2022 34.08 1654th 2434 32.0%
2023 34.25 1611th 2439 33.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Christopher Columbus Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.93 80th 180 55.6%
2022 35.77 171st 289 40.8%
2023 35.76 117th 223 47.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Christopher Columbus Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.72 354th 938 62.3%
2019 38.17 497th 860 42.2%
2021 34.14 310th 454 31.7%
2022 39.47 584th 1027 43.1%
2023 39.80 571st 1001 43.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Christopher Columbus Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.20 1488th 1941 23.3%
2019 41.04 942nd 1859 49.3%
2021 32.55 726th 1044 30.5%
2022 32.14 1439th 2031 29.1%
2023 24.10 1687th 2016 16.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Christopher Columbus Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.13 1061st 2045 48.1%
2019 41.83 1124th 2032 44.7%
2021 49.42 799th 1678 52.4%
2022 40.53 1206th 2099 42.5%
2023 44.33 1061st 2041 48.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Christopher Columbus Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.83 1591st 2338 32.0%
2019 30.97 1694th 2357 28.1%
2021 30.48 1444th 1955 26.1%
2022 38.02 1518th 2401 36.8%
2023 39.34 1452nd 2403 39.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Christopher Columbus Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.15 1726th 2340 26.2%
2019 36.11 1522nd 2358 35.5%
2021 31.09 1431st 1961 27.0%
2022 31.74 1701st 2400 29.1%
2023 31.23 1685th 2400 29.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Christopher Columbus Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.43 508th 601 15.5%
2019 13.21 507th 548 7.5%
2021 9.36 398th 430 7.4%
2022 14.45 606th 671 9.7%
2023 15.52 533rd 605 11.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Christopher Columbus Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.08 625th 948 34.1%
2019 39.16 514th 891 42.3%
2021 45.02 216th 427 49.4%
2022 37.15 579th 936 38.1%
2023 34.81 553rd 857 35.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Christopher Columbus Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.15 863rd 1392 38.0%
2019 35.08 854th 1315 35.1%
2021 30.61 608th 818 25.7%
2022 43.85 808th 1503 46.2%
2023 37.68 905th 1429 36.7%
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Rank History for White students at Christopher Columbus Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.09 1155th 1408 18.0%
2019 29.51 1016th 1338 24.1%
2021 49.93 656th 1224 46.4%
2022 37.16 929th 1399 33.6%
2023 36.34 889th 1337 33.5%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Thursday, January 19, 2012

Open Quote this school is terrible state testing is going on and the kids nhave to eat lunch at 1:30 instead of 11 like normal isnt it important for kids to have a full belly during testing for concentration and stuff? Close Quote



Enrollment information for Christopher Columbus Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 270 108 5 34 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1994 261 117 13 53 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1995 376 182 13 80 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1996 376 182 13 80 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1997 355 176 15 98 0 n/a n/a 0 644
1998 342 175 19 85 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1999 431 221 36 97 0 n/a n/a 0 785
2000 402 207 31 93 0 n/a n/a 0 733
2001 400 209 37 77 0 n/a n/a 0 723
2002 426 229 71 76 0 n/a n/a 0 802
2003 426 229 71 76 0 n/a n/a 0 802
2004 405 245 76 90 0 n/a n/a 0 816
2005 348 216 77 89 0 n/a n/a 0 730
2006 349 212 84 100 0 n/a n/a 0 745
2007 349 177 80 82 0 n/a n/a 1 689
2008 323 165 77 93 0 n/a n/a 0 658
2009 322 174 101 87 0 n/a n/a 0 684
2010 310 209 104 95 0 n/a n/a 0 718
2011 323 170 103 112 0 0 11 0 719
2012 249 167 100 119 0 0 15 0 650
2013 223 149 125 112 0 0 26 0 635
2014 197 150 136 122 0 0 25 0 630
2015 191 157 143 110 1 0 26 0 628
2016 176 176 148 103 1 0 27 0 631
2017 162 167 157 129 1 0 26 0 642
2018 152 166 185 136 1 0 29 0 669
2019 153 160 197 140 0 0 29 0 679
2020 148 148 187 144 0 0 36 0 663
2021 146 140 196 166 0 0 36 0 684
2022 126 134 191 172 0 0 38 0 661
2023 118 113 177 186 0 0 45 0 639

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Christopher Columbus Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 417 28.1 14.8 n/a
1994 444 27.0 16.4 75.5
1995 651 35.1 18.5 73.9
1996 651 35.1 18.5 73.9
1997 644 38.2 16.9 77.3
1998 621 35.1 17.7 65.1
1999 785 39.6 19.8 74.5
2000 733 43.6 16.8 89.5
2001 723 46.5 15.5 90.7
2002 802 53.3 15.0 87.7
2003 802 53.3 15.0 87.7
2004 816 n/a n/a n/a
2005 730 46.1 15.8 87.3
2006 745 46.0 16.2 83.6
2007 689 48.4 14.2 82.8
2008 658 49.4 13.3 82.2
2009 684 46.4 14.7 84.4
2010 718 49.0 14.6 83.4
2011 719 51.4 13.9 84.7
2012 650 49.0 13.2 85.5
2013 635 41.4 15.3 85.4
2014 630 34.4 18.3 78.4
2015 628 35.0 17.9 86.6
2016 631 36.0 17.5 88.3
2017 642 38.9 16.4 86.8
2018 669 38.0 17.6 84
2019 679 42.0 16.1 86.7
2020 663 50.0 13.2 85.4
2021 684 46.4 14.7 79.2
2022 661 43.8 15.0 76.2
2023 639 44.4 14.3 82.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Christopher Columbus Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 417 28.1 14.8 n/a
1994 444 27.0 16.4 75.5
1995 651 35.1 18.5 73.9
1996 651 35.1 18.5 73.9
1997 644 38.2 16.9 77.3
1998 621 35.1 17.7 65.1
1999 785 39.6 19.8 74.5
2000 733 43.6 16.8 89.5
2001 723 46.5 15.5 90.7
2002 802 53.3 15.0 87.7
2003 802 53.3 15.0 87.7
2004 816 n/a n/a n/a
2005 730 46.1 15.8 87.3
2006 745 46.0 16.2 83.6
2007 689 48.4 14.2 82.8
2008 658 49.4 13.3 82.2
2009 684 46.4 14.7 84.4
2010 718 49.0 14.6 83.4
2011 719 51.4 13.9 84.7
2012 650 49.0 13.2 85.5
2013 635 41.4 15.3 85.4
2014 630 34.4 18.3 78.4
2015 628 35.0 17.9 86.6
2016 631 36.0 17.5 88.3
2017 642 38.9 16.4 86.8
2018 669 38.0 17.6 84
2019 679 42.0 16.1 86.7
2020 663 50.0 13.2 85.4
2021 684 46.4 14.7 79.2
2022 661 43.8 15.0 76.2
2023 639 44.4 14.3 82.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201397.8%0.2%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%97.8%
201496.5%0.2%0.0%99.4%97.8%97.8%97.8%99.5%98.6%99.5%
201597.0%0.2%0.3%99.4%99.5%99.5%99.5%98.7%99.0%98.4%
201693.2%0.0%0.2%98.6%99.2%99.2%99.2%98.1%97.5%99.7%
201798.6%0.0%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.7%99.1%
201897.2%0.0%0.0%98.6%99.5%99.5%99.5%98.6%99.0%98.8%
201998.8%0.0%0.0%99.6%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.9%99.7%
202098.7%0.0%99.7%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.7%99.9%99.1%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Christopher Columbus Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,087 (10.0%) $9,751 (90.0%) $10,837
2020 $823 (8.5%) $8,903 (91.5%) $9,726
2021 $707 (8.0%) $8,184 (92.0%) $8,891
2022 $1,462 (14.9%) $8,381 (85.1%) $9,843

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Christopher Columbus Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1654th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1611th of 2439 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Christopher Columbus Elementary School)3622.1
 13.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utica City School District)3228.2
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Christopher Columbus Elementary School)4123.2
 17.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Utica City School District)3834.9
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Christopher Columbus Elementary School)3936.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Utica City School District)3129.7
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Christopher Columbus Elementary School)4848
 0%
   4th Grade Math (Utica City School District)3637.4
 1.4%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Christopher Columbus Elementary School)3032.3
 2.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Utica City School District)2028.7
 8.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Christopher Columbus Elementary School)5041.4
 8.6%
   5th Grade Math (Utica City School District)3332.7
 0.3%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Christopher Columbus Elementary School)3047.6
 17.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Utica City School District)2932.9
 3.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Christopher Columbus Elementary School)2547.1
 22.1%
   6th Grade Math (Utica City School District)3739.6
 2.6%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students679639
 5.9%
African American160113
 29.4%
American Indian00
Asian197177
 10.2%
Hispanic140186
 32.9%
Pacific Islander00
White153118
 22.9%
Two or More Races2945
 55.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.7%82.2%
 4.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Christopher Columbus Elementary School

Students who attend Christopher Columbus Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : John F Kennedy Middle School
High : Thomas R Proctor High School

Christopher Columbus Elementary School ranks 1611th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 639 students attended Christopher Columbus Elementary School.

Students at Christopher Columbus Elementary School are 29% Hispanic, 28% Asian, 18% White, 18% African American, 7% Two or more races.


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