Hugh R Jones Elementary School
Utica, NY · Utica City School District · Grades K-6
1,667th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 28%▼ Declining
Hugh R Jones Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hugh R Jones Elementary School 1,667th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 28% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 38th in 2019 to 28th in 2025 — declining.
Hugh R Jones Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Hugh R Jones Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 383 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.9% | 43.6% | ▼ 16.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.0% | 20.1% | ▲ 7.1 pts | |
| Black | 7.7% | 18.3% | ▲ 10.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.0% | 9.1% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| Asian | 9.8% | 8.4% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Hugh R Jones Elementary School
Typical home value $212K in zip 13501 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Hugh R Jones Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Robert L Bradley Elementary SchoolNew Hartford Central School District · 0.7 mi away688th of 2,326
ELA 64% · Math 72% - 2John F Hughes Elementary SchoolUtica City School District · 0.8 mi away1,872nd of 2,326
ELA 37% · Math 41% - 8Hughes Elementary SchoolNew Hartford Central School District · 1.1 mi away521st of 2,326
ELA 69% · Math 76% - 3Watson Williams Elementary SchoolUtica City School District · 1.7 mi away1,855th of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 39% - 4Martin Luther King Jr Elementary SchoolUtica City School District · 2.2 mi away1,490th of 2,326
ELA 46% · Math 50% - 2Kernan Elementary SchoolUtica City School District · 2.3 mi away2,004th of 2,326
ELA 33% · Math 36% - 5Myles Elementary SchoolNew Hartford Central School District · 2.6 mi away1,227th of 2,326
ELA 49% · Math 58% - 3Christopher Columbus Elementary SchoolUtica City School District · 2.7 mi away1,814th of 2,326
ELA 41% · Math 40%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hugh R Jones Elementary School in?
Hugh R Jones Elementary School is part of the Utica City School District district in Utica, New York.
Is Hugh R Jones Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hugh R Jones Elementary School 1,667th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 28% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Hugh R Jones Elementary School?
White 44%, Hispanic 20%, Black 18%, Two or more races 9% (383 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hugh R Jones Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 13501 is $212K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.