Serving 618 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Christopher Columbus 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 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
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 Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 618 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Christopher Columbus Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Christopher Columbus Elementary School's student population of 618 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
618 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Christopher Columbus Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Christopher Columbus Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3359 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
31%
10%
Hispanic
27%
31%
Black
19%
15%
White
17%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Columbus Elementary School's ranking?
Christopher Columbus Elementary School is ranked #3359 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Christopher Columbus Elementary School often compared to?
Christopher Columbus Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albany Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Christopher Columbus Elementary School?
618 students attend Christopher Columbus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Christopher Columbus Elementary School students are Asian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Christopher Columbus Elementary School?
Christopher Columbus Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Christopher Columbus Elementary School offer ?
Christopher Columbus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Christopher Columbus Elementary School part of?
Christopher Columbus Elementary School is part of Utica City School District.
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