Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Utica, NY · Utica City School District · Grades PK-6
1,966th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 15%▼ Declining
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Jefferson Elementary School 1,966th 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 15% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 28th in 2019 to 15th in 2025 — declining.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 428 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42.9% | 29.2% | ▼ 13.7 pts | |
| Black | 18.8% | 25.5% | ▲ 6.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 15.2% | 25.2% | ▲ 10.0 pts | |
| Asian | 19.0% | 14.3% | ▼ 4.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.0% | 5.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Typical home value $209K in zip 13502 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Deerfield Elementary SchoolWhitesboro Central School District · 0.8 mi away425th of 2,326
ELA 70% · Math 80% - 3General Herkimer Elementary SchoolUtica City School District · 2.1 mi away1,741st of 2,326
ELA 40% · Math 45% - 2Kernan Elementary SchoolUtica City School District · 2.2 mi away2,004th of 2,326
ELA 33% · Math 36% - 2Roscoe Conkling Elementary SchoolUtica City School District · 2.3 mi away1,998th of 2,326
ELA 34% · Math 35% - 8Marcy Elementary SchoolWhitesboro Central School District · 2.4 mi away620th of 2,326
ELA 66% · Math 74% - 4Martin Luther King Jr Elementary SchoolUtica City School District · 2.4 mi away1,490th of 2,326
ELA 46% · Math 50% - 4Albany Elementary SchoolUtica City School District · 2.6 mi away1,584th of 2,326
ELA 47% · Math 45% - 3Watson Williams Elementary SchoolUtica City School District · 2.8 mi away1,855th of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 39%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is part of the Utica City School District district in Utica, New York.
Is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Jefferson Elementary School 1,966th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 15% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
White 29%, Black 26%, Hispanic 25%, Asian 14% (428 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thomas Jefferson Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 13502 is $209K 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.