What grades does CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Primary school serving students in UTICA, NY. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located?

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located at UTICA, NY in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

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Christopher Columbus Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Q: What schools are in UTICA, NY?

UTICA, NY is served by the local school district. CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of the Primary schools in the area.

Primary|UTICA, New York|UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

UTICA, NY 13501

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Mon

Columbus Day - School RecessHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Tue

Superintendent's Conference DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Wed

Veterans' Day (Observed) - School RecessHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Tue

15 Minute Early Releasehalf_dayDistrict-wide

The source gives an early-release offset of 15 minutes; it does not specify a clock time.

Nov

Wed

Thanksgiving RecessBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Wed

Winter RecessBreakDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

K–6

Enrollment

636

Student:Teacher

13.8:1

Locale

Urban

District

UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Econ. Disadvantaged

84.0%

Phone

(315)368-6520

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

Math Proficiency

34%

27th percentile in NY

Chronic Absenteeism

18.4%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

659

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

44.8

100% fully certified

Counselors

0.2

Psychologists

0.5

Social Workers

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,812

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$13,671

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$29,172

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 15%State 73%Local 12%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$706,888

+3.9% 1yr+31.5% 5yr

New York, NY metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

23.6%

Below 150% poverty line

4.5%

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Uninsured residents

11.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,986

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,790

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

722 (40%)

Speech/Language Impairment

362 (20%)

Other Health Impairment

351 (20%)

Autism

226 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

73 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

21 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

618

Current enrollment

Stable(-7% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Columbus Day - School Recess

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Holiday

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Superintendent's Conference Day

Staff Day

Wed, Nov 11, 2026

Veterans' Day (Observed) - School Recess

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Christopher Columbus Elementary School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - School RecessDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Columbus Day - School RecessDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Superintendent's Conference DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans' Day (Observed) - School RecessDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	15 Minute Early ReleaseDistrict-wide The source gives an early-release offset of 15 minutes; it does not specify a clock time.	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving RecessDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Winter RecessDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	M.L. King, Jr. Day - School RecessDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Tue, Jan 26, 2027	Regents ExamsDistrict-wide Check the exam schedule for test dates, times, and preparation resources.	exam	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Mid-Winter RecessDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Mar 10, 2027	Eid al-Fitr - School RecessDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday - School RecessDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Apr 19, 2027	Spring RecessDistrict-wide Scheduled spring recess. The district may use April 19-23, in that order, as instructional make-up days if emergency closings exceed five days.	Break	—
Tue, May 18, 2027	Superintendent's Conference DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day - School RecessDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Thu, Jun 10, 2027	Elementary K-6 Half-Day Inservice / Rating DayDistrict-wide Applies to elementary grades K-6. The source does not specify a dismissal time.	half_day	—
Tue, Jun 15, 2027	Regents ExamsDistrict-wide Check the exam schedule for test dates, times, and preparation resources.	exam	—
Thu, Jun 17, 2027	Elementary K-6 Half-Day Inservice / Rating DayDistrict-wide Applies to elementary grades K-6. The source does not specify a dismissal time.	half_day	—
Fri, Jun 18, 2027	Juneteenth (Observed) - School RecessDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Jun 21, 2027	Regents ExamsDistrict-wide Check the exam schedule for test dates, times, and preparation resources.	exam	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Christopher Columbus Elementary School

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL currently enrolls 636 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NY.