Is General Herkimer Elementary School a good school?

General Herkimer Elementary School ranks 1692 nd of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend General Herkimer Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 597 students attended General Herkimer Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of General Herkimer Elementary School?

Students at General Herkimer Elementary School are 34% White, 24% African American, 20% Hispanic, 16% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of General Herkimer Elementary School attend?

Students who attend General Herkimer Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : John F Kennedy Middle School High : Thomas R Proctor High School

General Herkimer Elementary School

Summary:

General Herkimer Elementary School is a public K-6 school in Utica, New York, serving a diverse student population of 597 as of the 2022-2023 school year. While the school's racial makeup is more diverse than many nearby schools, its academic performance has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New York elementary schools, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math below state and district averages.

One key factor contributing to the school's challenges is its high concentration of students from low-income families, with 75-78% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch over the past 3 years. This is significantly higher than the state and district averages. Despite increased per-student spending, from $8,500 in 2019-2020 to $12,439 in 2022-2023, the school has not shown significant improvement in its academic performance over the past 10 years. The school's student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.1 to 13.0 over the past 3 years, is slightly lower than the district average but does not appear to be a major factor in its underperformance.

Interestingly, while Marcy Elementary School and other schools within the Whitesboro Central School District significantly outperform General Herkimer on state assessments, the school's diverse student population and uneven performance across different subgroups suggest that factors beyond just district-level policies and resources may be contributing to its challenges. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach that goes beyond just increasing funding and resources, and instead focuses on implementing evidence-based instructional practices, targeted interventions, and comprehensive support systems for students and teachers.

Detail:

Public, Magnet K-6

420 Keyes Rd
Utica, NY 13502-2056

(315) 368-6600

District: Utica City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1692^nd of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,439

Students who attend General Herkimer Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 597

Racial breakdown:

White:

33.5%

African American:

24.5%

Hispanic:

20.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details General Herkimer Elementary School ranks worse than 69.4% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 5^th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Utica City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.79. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at General Herkimer Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (33.5%), African American (24.5%), Hispanic (20.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at General Herkimer Elementary School is 12.1, which is the 5^th best among 10 elementary schools in the Utica City School District. (See more...)

Compare General Herkimer Elementary School employs 49.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at General Herkimer Elementary School is $12,439. 6 elementary schools in the Utica City School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

General Herkimer Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks General Herkimer Elementary School 1692^nd of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See General Herkimer Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Utica City School District:

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

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Rank History for General Herkimer Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at General Herkimer Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	64.93	938^th	2206	57.5%
2007	55.56	1204^th	2219	45.7%
2008	60.30	1082^nd	2227	51.4%
2009	57.14	1187^th	2257	47.4%
2010	50.96	1266^th	2263	44.1%
2011	36.87	1592^nd	2286	30.4%
2012	40.75	1537^th	2320	33.8%
2013	42.73	1323^rd	2325	43.1%
2014	44.61	1316^th	2345	43.9%
2015	32.72	1638^th	2352	30.4%
2016	38.94	1482^nd	2366	37.4%
2017	22.79	1933^rd	2386	19.0%
2018	32.28	1689^th	2395	29.5%
2019	35.85	1550^th	2413	35.8%
2021	24.38	1767^th	2201	19.7%
2022	29.32	1788^th	2434	26.5%
2023	31.79	1692^nd	2439	30.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at General Herkimer Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	49.44	102^nd	202	49.5%
2019	43.54	83^rd	180	53.9%
2021	27.29	105^th	143	26.6%
2022	22.85	231^st	289	20.1%
2023	23.81	164^th	223	26.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at General Herkimer Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	39.96	554^th	938	40.9%
2019	29.24	701^st	860	18.5%
2021	18.57	413^th	454	9.0%
2022	30.96	761^st	1027	25.9%
2023	33.43	701^st	1001	30.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at General Herkimer Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	41.99	1000^th	1941	48.5%
2019	30.95	1313^th	1859	29.4%
2021	39.10	596^th	1044	42.9%
2022	30.25	1534^th	2031	24.5%
2023	36.50	1207^th	2016	40.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at General Herkimer Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	38.05	1302^nd	2045	36.3%
2019	43.50	1069^th	2032	47.4%
2021	29.82	1280^th	1678	23.7%
2022	29.58	1566^th	2099	25.4%
2023	32.12	1403^rd	2041	31.3%

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Rank History for Homeless students at General Herkimer Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	31.44	445^th	570	21.9%

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Rank History for Female students at General Herkimer Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	34.75	1618^th	2338	30.8%
2019	33.67	1605^th	2357	31.9%
2021	26.60	1530^th	1955	21.7%
2022	30.97	1733^rd	2401	27.8%
2023	32.79	1649^th	2403	31.4%

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Rank History for Male students at General Herkimer Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	31.29	1724^th	2340	26.3%
2019	39.47	1409^th	2358	40.2%
2021	19.81	1675^th	1961	14.6%
2022	29.52	1773^rd	2400	26.1%
2023	32.52	1647^th	2400	31.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at General Herkimer Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	7.66	570^th	601	5.2%
2019	15.41	500^th	548	8.8%
2021	8.77	401^st	430	6.7%
2022	13.43	610^th	671	9.1%
2023	6.30	576^th	605	4.8%

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Rank History for African American students at General Herkimer Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	39.86	569^th	948	40.0%
2019	49.00	377^th	891	57.7%
2021	30.38	300^th	427	29.7%
2022	27.52	708^th	936	24.4%
2023	30.54	602^nd	857	29.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at General Herkimer Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	35.12	950^th	1392	31.8%
2019	30.39	944^th	1315	28.2%
2021	27.46	640^th	818	21.8%
2022	35.59	1015^th	1503	32.5%
2023	44.26	775^th	1429	45.8%

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Rank History for White students at General Herkimer Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	35.54	985^th	1408	30.0%
2019	34.01	941^st	1338	29.7%
2021	24.52	998^th	1224	18.5%
2022	29.85	1049^th	1399	25.0%
2023	43.20	803^rd	1337	39.9%

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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.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for General Herkimer Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	276	28	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
1990	267	36	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	307
1991	242	45	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
1992	336	99	6	35	1	n/a	n/a	0	477
1993	381	92	14	31	2	n/a	n/a	0	520
1994	379	92	20	50	0	n/a	n/a	0	541
1995	356	102	33	92	3	n/a	n/a	0	586
1996	356	102	33	92	3	n/a	n/a	0	586
1997	343	91	31	78	3	n/a	n/a	0	546
1998	350	113	34	80	0	n/a	n/a	0	577
1999	408	113	36	82	2	n/a	n/a	0	641
2000	405	123	40	81	0	n/a	n/a	0	649
2001	419	129	39	72	0	n/a	n/a	0	659
2002	369	162	39	88	0	n/a	n/a	0	658
2003	369	162	39	88	0	n/a	n/a	0	658
2004	301	151	102	96	0	n/a	n/a	0	650
2005	304	124	34	92	0	n/a	n/a	0	554
2006	301	137	28	84	0	n/a	n/a	0	550
2007	303	136	24	75	5	n/a	n/a	0	543
2008	327	137	28	90	4	n/a	n/a	1	587
2009	316	137	41	95	4	n/a	n/a	2	595
2010	340	122	45	100	3	n/a	n/a	6	616
2011	325	110	47	110	0	0	14	0	606
2012	342	115	50	115	1	0	25	0	648
2013	325	118	55	127	0	0	50	0	675
2014	307	145	64	134	1	0	60	0	711
2015	287	163	73	148	1	0	75	0	747
2016	248	160	81	153	2	0	72	0	716
2017	220	160	83	166	5	0	80	0	714
2018	225	161	93	169	3	0	70	0	721
2019	237	165	97	182	3	0	77	0	761
2020	237	164	96	164	4	1	72	0	738
2021	230	158	89	141	2	1	60	0	681
2022	211	137	87	128	1	0	48	0	612
2023	200	146	93	120	1	0	37	0	597

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 General Herkimer Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	308	19.4	15.8	n/a
1990	307	20.9	14.6	n/a
1991	293	19.9	14.7	n/a
1992	477	32.0	14.9	n/a
1993	520	30.6	17.0	n/a
1994	541	28.1	19.3	42.1
1995	586	31.2	18.8	51.7
1996	586	31.2	18.8	51.7
1997	546	31.9	17.1	55.5
1998	577	32.7	17.6	36.2
1999	641	39.8	16.1	50.1
2000	649	41.1	15.8	62.6
2001	659	43.0	15.3	61.6
2002	658	40.1	16.4	64.9
2003	658	40.1	16.4	64.9
2004	650	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	554	32.0	17.3	69.9
2006	550	35.0	15.7	70.5
2007	543	36.4	14.9	73.3
2008	587	37.4	15.7	70.8
2009	595	34.9	17.0	72.2
2010	616	38.7	15.9	71.8
2011	606	41.8	14.4	72.3
2012	648	39.0	16.6	71.5
2013	675	36.4	18.5	76.6
2014	711	37.5	18.9	70
2015	747	37.0	20.1	75.4
2016	716	35.0	20.4	83
2017	714	38.9	18.3	80
2018	721	41.0	17.5	79.2
2019	761	45.0	16.9	79.5
2020	738	52.0	14.1	84
2021	681	51.9	13.0	78
2022	612	49.7	12.2	75.8
2023	597	49.2	12.1	75.9

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 General Herkimer Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	308	19.4	15.8	n/a
1990	307	20.9	14.6	n/a
1991	293	19.9	14.7	n/a
1992	477	32.0	14.9	n/a
1993	520	30.6	17.0	n/a
1994	541	28.1	19.3	42.1
1995	586	31.2	18.8	51.7
1996	586	31.2	18.8	51.7
1997	546	31.9	17.1	55.5
1998	577	32.7	17.6	36.2
1999	641	39.8	16.1	50.1
2000	649	41.1	15.8	62.6
2001	659	43.0	15.3	61.6
2002	658	40.1	16.4	64.9
2003	658	40.1	16.4	64.9
2004	650	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	554	32.0	17.3	69.9
2006	550	35.0	15.7	70.5
2007	543	36.4	14.9	73.3
2008	587	37.4	15.7	70.8
2009	595	34.9	17.0	72.2
2010	616	38.7	15.9	71.8
2011	606	41.8	14.4	72.3
2012	648	39.0	16.6	71.5
2013	675	36.4	18.5	76.6
2014	711	37.5	18.9	70
2015	747	37.0	20.1	75.4
2016	716	35.0	20.4	83
2017	714	38.9	18.3	80
2018	721	41.0	17.5	79.2
2019	761	45.0	16.9	79.5
2020	738	52.0	14.1	84
2021	681	51.9	13.0	78
2022	612	49.7	12.2	75.8
2023	597	49.2	12.1	75.9

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.

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