Kernan Elementary School

929 York St
Utica, NY 13502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 583 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Kernan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 583 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kernan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Kernan Elementary School's student population of 583 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
583 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Kernan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kernan Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#3849 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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16%
55%
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33%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kernan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
10%
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Hispanic
29%
29%
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Black
30%
16%
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White
17%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.78
This chart display the diversity score of Kernan Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kernan Elementary School's ranking?
Kernan Elementary School is ranked #3849 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Kernan Elementary School often compared to?
Kernan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hugh R Jones Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Kernan Elementary School?
583 students attend Kernan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Kernan Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kernan Elementary School?
Kernan Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kernan Elementary School offer ?
Kernan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kernan Elementary School part of?
Kernan Elementary School is part of Utica City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 583 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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