Serving 583 students in grades Kindergarten-6, General Herkimer 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 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
General Herkimer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
General Herkimer Elementary School's student population of 583 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
583 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
General Herkimer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of General Herkimer Elementary School is 0.77, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3491 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
20%
30%
Black
26%
16%
White
33%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is General Herkimer Elementary School's ranking?
General Herkimer Elementary School is ranked #3491 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are General Herkimer Elementary School often compared to?
General Herkimer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hugh R Jones Elementary School, Albany Elementary School, John F Hughes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend General Herkimer Elementary School?
583 students attend General Herkimer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of General Herkimer Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of General Herkimer Elementary School?
General Herkimer Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does General Herkimer Elementary School offer ?
General Herkimer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is General Herkimer Elementary School part of?
General Herkimer Elementary School is part of Utica City School District.
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