At a glance
Reported students
585
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48.55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
585
Kernan Elementary School: 585 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
12:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 583
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about Kernan Elementary School
Kernan Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Utica. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Utica City School District. NCES reports 585 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, close to the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (33.7%) and Black (28.5%). English learners represent 15.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Kernan Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 48.55 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.9%
- Hispanic33.7%
- Black28.5%
- Asian8.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial13.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Utica City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Watson Williams Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
590 reported students
Christopher Columbus Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
618 reported students
General Herkimer Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
634 reported students
Roscoe Conkling Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
503 reported students
Albany Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
478 reported students
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
390 reported students
Public schools near Kernan Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watson Williams Elementary School Elementary · Utica City School District | KG–06 | 590 | 1.2 mi |
| Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School Elementary · Utica City School District | KG–06 | 303 | 1.2 mi |
| John F Hughes Elementary School Elementary · Utica City School District | KG–06 | 347 | 1.5 mi |
| Roscoe Conkling Elementary School Elementary · Utica City School District | KG–06 | 503 | 1.8 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Elementary · Utica City School District | KG–06 | 390 | 2.2 mi |
| Hugh R Jones Elementary School Elementary · Utica City School District | KG–06 | 371 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kernan Elementary School
What grades does Kernan Elementary School serve?
Kernan Elementary School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Utica City School District.
How many students attend Kernan Elementary School?
Kernan Elementary School reported 585 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 583 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kernan Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 585 students and 48.55 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Kernan Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kernan Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Kernan Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Kernan Elementary School in?
Kernan Elementary School is part of Utica City School District, based in Utica, NY, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kernan Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Watson Williams Elementary School (1.2 mi), Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School (1.2 mi), John F Hughes Elementary School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.