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Hughes Elementary School

Summary:

Hughes Elementary School is a public elementary school located in New Hartford, New York, serving students from kindergarten to 6th grade as part of the New Hartford Central School District. The school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, ranking in the top 10-15% of New York elementary schools.

Hughes Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with significantly higher percentages of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math compared to the district and state averages. The school has maintained a high statewide ranking, placing 234 out of 2,439 New York elementary schools in the 2022-2023 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Hughes Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.1 to 13.6 students per teacher over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby Utica City School District schools.

While Hughes Elementary School has a predominantly white student population, the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a more diverse socioeconomic population. This contrasts with the nearby John F Hughes Elementary School and other Utica City School District schools, which have lower academic performance and higher student-teacher ratios. This raises questions about educational equity and the potential for disparities in access to quality education in the region.


Detail:

Public K-6

 340 Higby Rd
       New Hartford, NY  13413-3428

(315) 738-9350

District: New Hartford Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
234th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,203 Help


Students who attend Hughes Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Perry Junior High School
High:    New Hartford Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  453

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.6%
Asian:
5.1%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hughes Elementary School ranks better than 90.4% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the New Hartford Central School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.6%), Asian (5.1%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the New Hartford Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hughes Elementary School is 12.7, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the New Hartford Central School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hughes Elementary School is $11,203, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the New Hartford Central School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hughes Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hughes Elementary School 234th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Hughes Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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New Hartford Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks New Hartford Central School District 158th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hughes Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hughes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 81.81 261st 2206 88.2%
2007 81.14 281st 2219 87.3%
2008 81.73 238th 2227 89.3%
2009 80.19 265th 2257 88.3%
2010 81.58 300th 2263 86.7%
2011 84.42 242nd 2286 89.4%
2012 83.75 262nd 2320 88.7%
2013 81.26 359th 2325 84.6%
2014 78.78 416th 2345 82.3%
2015 79.07 425th 2352 81.9%
2016 73.65 557th 2366 76.5%
2017 74.52 534th 2386 77.6%
2018 84.28 284th 2395 88.1%
2019 83.57 347th 2413 85.6%
2021 83.65 293rd 2201 86.7%
2022 83.08 360th 2434 85.2%
2023 89.00 234th 2439 90.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hughes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.48 881st 2045 56.9%
2019 71.88 422nd 2032 79.2%
2021 77.84 230th 1678 86.3%
2022 74.48 366th 2099 82.6%
2023 76.17 357th 2041 82.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Hughes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.93 442nd 2338 81.1%
2019 77.70 453rd 2357 80.8%
2021 73.74 422nd 1955 78.4%
2022 76.64 469th 2401 80.5%
2023 86.45 274th 2403 88.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Hughes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.95 198th 2340 91.5%
2019 85.41 268th 2358 88.6%
2021 87.34 148th 1961 92.5%
2022 86.50 243rd 2400 89.9%
2023 88.41 213th 2400 91.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hughes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 83.12 21st 430 95.1%
2023 79.98 89th 605 85.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hughes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.87 46th 1392 96.7%
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Rank History for White students at Hughes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.43 431st 1408 69.4%
2019 42.01 810th 1338 39.5%
2021 73.22 299th 1224 75.6%
2022 71.41 365th 1399 73.9%
2023 78.41 271st 1337 79.7%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Hughes Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 608 1 24 3 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1990 588 1 24 4 0 n/a n/a 0 617
1991 588 1 28 3 0 n/a n/a 0 620
1992 519 4 32 5 0 n/a n/a 0 560
1993 522 4 37 6 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1994 511 2 33 6 1 n/a n/a 0 553
1995 443 4 43 4 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1996 443 4 43 4 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1997 450 2 44 2 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1998 458 2 41 2 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1999 463 5 45 0 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2000 439 8 41 0 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2001 451 6 35 0 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2002 488 9 33 0 2 n/a n/a 0 532
2003 488 9 33 0 2 n/a n/a 0 532
2004 491 8 35 0 4 n/a n/a 0 538
2005 491 7 35 0 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2006 481 13 33 3 0 n/a n/a 0 530
2007 484 11 34 4 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2008 473 11 35 3 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2009 480 6 30 5 0 n/a n/a 7 528
2010 440 5 27 3 0 n/a n/a 12 487
2011 455 4 28 5 0 0 11 0 503
2012 447 3 33 14 1 0 14 0 512
2013 428 3 35 16 1 0 11 0 494
2014 415 3 32 21 0 0 11 0 482
2015 420 3 34 24 0 0 13 0 494
2016 419 3 29 21 0 0 17 0 489
2017 419 3 25 28 0 0 16 0 491
2018 409 4 21 24 0 0 21 0 479
2019 425 4 21 20 0 0 18 0 488
2020 427 2 28 16 0 0 16 0 489
2021 418 0 22 14 0 0 11 0 465
2022 422 3 22 10 0 0 13 0 470
2023 397 4 23 11 0 0 18 0 453

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 Hughes Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 636 37.4 17.0 n/a
1990 617 38.9 15.8 n/a
1991 620 37.9 16.3 n/a
1992 560 33.5 16.7 n/a
1993 569 34.0 16.7 n/a
1994 553 30.1 18.4 0.7
1995 494 31.1 15.9 2
1996 494 31.1 15.9 2
1997 498 31.1 16.0 1.4
1998 503 28.0 18.0 1.6
1999 513 31.6 16.2 1.4
2000 488 32.1 15.2 1.6
2001 492 34.5 14.3 3.7
2002 532 33.9 15.7 2.8
2003 532 33.9 15.7 2.8
2004 538 n/a n/a n/a
2005 533 34.0 15.7 1.9
2006 530 32.0 16.6 1.5
2007 533 32.8 16.3 3.4
2008 522 33.0 15.8 3.6
2009 528 28.0 18.9 4.8
2010 487 34.0 14.3 6.5
2011 503 35.3 14.2 5.8
2012 512 30.8 16.6 5.7
2013 494 31.8 15.5 5.7
2014 482 32.3 14.9 5.8
2015 494 30.0 16.4 7.7
2016 489 33.0 14.8 11.9
2017 491 35.1 13.9 10.2
2018 479 34.5 13.8 9.2
2019 488 34.4 14.1 10.2
2020 489 42.4 11.5 9.8
2021 465 38.1 12.1 10.1
2022 470 34.5 13.6 14
2023 453 35.5 12.7 16.3

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 Hughes Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 636 37.4 17.0 n/a
1990 617 38.9 15.8 n/a
1991 620 37.9 16.3 n/a
1992 560 33.5 16.7 n/a
1993 569 34.0 16.7 n/a
1994 553 30.1 18.4 0.7
1995 494 31.1 15.9 2
1996 494 31.1 15.9 2
1997 498 31.1 16.0 1.4
1998 503 28.0 18.0 1.6
1999 513 31.6 16.2 1.4
2000 488 32.1 15.2 1.6
2001 492 34.5 14.3 3.7
2002 532 33.9 15.7 2.8
2003 532 33.9 15.7 2.8
2004 538 n/a n/a n/a
2005 533 34.0 15.7 1.9
2006 530 32.0 16.6 1.5
2007 533 32.8 16.3 3.4
2008 522 33.0 15.8 3.6
2009 528 28.0 18.9 4.8
2010 487 34.0 14.3 6.5
2011 503 35.3 14.2 5.8
2012 512 30.8 16.6 5.7
2013 494 31.8 15.5 5.7
2014 482 32.3 14.9 5.8
2015 494 30.0 16.4 7.7
2016 489 33.0 14.8 11.9
2017 491 35.1 13.9 10.2
2018 479 34.5 13.8 9.2
2019 488 34.4 14.1 10.2
2020 489 42.4 11.5 9.8
2021 465 38.1 12.1 10.1
2022 470 34.5 13.6 14
2023 453 35.5 12.7 16.3

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

Hughes Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.0%0.6%0.4%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201499.0%0.8%0.2%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201599.0%1.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201698.6%1.2%0.2%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%
201799.2%0.6%0.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%
201898.8%1.0%0.2%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201998.6%0.0%0.0%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%
202099.0%0.0%99.2%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.2%99.2%99.2%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $114 (1.2%) $9,276 (98.8%) $9,390
2020 $106 (1.1%) $9,579 (98.9%) $9,684
2021 $189 (1.7%) $10,688 (98.3%) $10,877
2022 $964 (8.9%) $9,913 (91.1%) $10,877
2023 $772 (6.9%) $10,431 (93.1%) $11,203

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hughes Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 347th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 234th of 2439 Elementary schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hughes Elementary School)9266.7
 25.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Hartford Central School District)7359.6
 13.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Hughes Elementary School)8482.4
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Math (New Hartford Central School District)6774.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hughes Elementary School)7074.6
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Hartford Central School District)6161.8
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Hughes Elementary School)9173.3
 17.7%
   4th Grade Math (New Hartford Central School District)7158.2
 12.8%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hughes Elementary School)4073.3
 33.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Hartford Central School District)4858.4
 10.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Hughes Elementary School)5573.5
 18.5%
   5th Grade Math (New Hartford Central School District)4958.3
 9.3%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hughes Elementary School)7675.5
 0.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Hartford Central School District)6460.3
 3.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Hughes Elementary School)6679.3
 13.3%
   6th Grade Math (New Hartford Central School District)4960.8
 11.8%
   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 Students488453
 7.2%
African American44
American Indian00
Asian2123
 9.5%
Hispanic2011
 45%
Pacific Islander00
White425397
 6.6%
Two or More Races1818
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.2%16.3%
 6.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hughes Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 453 students attended Hughes Elementary School.

Students who attend Hughes Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Perry Junior High School
High : New Hartford Senior High School

Students at Hughes Elementary School are 88% White, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Yes. Hughes Elementary School ranks in the top 9.6% of New York elementary schools.


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