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Christopher Columbus Elementary School

934 Armory Dr, Utica, NY 13501

About Christopher Columbus Elementary School

Christopher Columbus Elementary School is situated in Utica. It is a public magnet school that has about 636 students. It serves grades K-6, with a ratio of 14:1 students to faculty. The school has 46 full-time faculty, all of whom are certified. They provide differentiated support for physical education, music, speech-hearing, ESOL, special education, library-media, art, and social work. The student body is comprised of about 83% minority students, mostly Hispanic and Asian, and many qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school is well-known for having good academics. The students are performing excellently in math and reading. In this neighborhood, houses are approximately at a median price of $179,900. The school has a great community focus and a long history in the community. This has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence and a strong support network; because of these distinctions, Christopher Columbus is rated one of the top-performing elementary schools in New York.

Christopher Columbus Elementary School Contact Information

Address

934 Armory Dr, Utica, NY 13501

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Phone

(315) 368-6520

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 40%
Reading 31%
State average proficiency is 40% in Math and 31% in Reading.
46
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
636
Total Students
$76520
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 85 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Christopher Columbus Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 18.5%
Asian 27.7%
Hispanic 29.1%
Black 17.7%
Two+ Races 7%
Native Am. 0%
White
18.5%
Asian
27.7%
Hispanic
29.1%
Black
17.7%
Two+ Races
7%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 636
48.2%
307 Female
51.8%
329 Male

Student Population

636 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

3420 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Christopher Columbus Elementary has been working on helping students grow and stay safe. Just recently, on October 10, they taught the kids about fire safety. Back on September 14, they picked a Student of the Month. And on October 14, they kicked off programs to teach kids about being good citizens, like essay contests and Speakers Bureau stuff, so they know what's going on in their community.

FAQ

Q1. How does Christopher Columbus Elementary School remember its past?

Ans. The school puts on historical exhibits, student projects, and lessons about the history of the area.

Q2. What sports does Christopher Columbus Elementary School offer?

Ans. Students can play soccer, basketball, and track and field with tournaments that happen at different times of the year.

Q3. How does Christopher Columbus Elementary School let students use technology?

Ans. It has laptops, smartboards, and tech labs in the classroom for learning and research.

Q4. What kinds of environmental education do kids learn at Christopher Columbus Elementary School?

Ans. Students learn about sustainability and conservation, and work on green projects.

Q5. What does Christopher Columbus Elementary School do to get families involved?

Ans. Family nights, workshops, and volunteer programs help parents and schools get to know each other better.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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