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Hugh R Jones Elementary School

2630 Remington Rd, Utica, NY 13501

Top 10% School in New York

Ranked 43 of 150 in New York

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About Hugh R Jones Elementary School

Hugh R. Jones Elementary School, located in Utica, is widely regarded for providing superb educational opportunities and is ranked as one of the most prominent elementary schools in NewYork. The school serves approximately 383 children in grades K–6. The population consists of a nearly equal number of boys and girls, with the number of students in attendance determining the approximate number of teachers. The school has about 38 teachers, which equates to roughly 10 students per teacher. The school has approximately 56% minority students in attendance, and approximately 60% of students receive program-supported services. The school's performance data shows that about 56% of students are proficient in math, and about 39% of students are proficient in reading, while using assessments to identify what each student does best. One full-time counselor is employed to support students' academic and personal growth. The average housing cost in South Utica is about $210,000 or more. Here, the school's dedication to inclusion and diversity, along with its willingness to engage families and support them, makes it a family-loving, amazing school for your children!

Hugh R Jones Elementary School Contact Information

Address

2630 Remington Rd, Utica, NY 13501

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Phone

(315) 368-6740

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 56%
Reading 39%
State average proficiency is 56% in Math and 39% in Reading.
38
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
383
Total Students
$76520
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 43 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hugh R Jones 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
🚀
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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 6:45 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 47.7%
Asian 7.9%
Hispanic 20%
Black 16.3%
Two+ Races 7.7%
Native Am. 1%
White
47.7%
Asian
7.9%
Hispanic
20%
Black
16.3%
Two+ Races
7.7%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 383
46.7%
179 Female
53.3%
204 Male

Student Population

383 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

2120 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

For the 2024–25 school year, there will be a full-day Universal Pre-K program will be at Hugh R. Jones Elementary, run by the Neighborhood Center. If your kid will be four years old by December 1st, you can sign them up.

FAQ

Q1. What cool programs are at Hugh R Jones Elementary?

Ans. The school has programs for gifted kids, plus STEM and fun stuff for talented students.

Q2. How does Hugh R Jones Elementary keep kids safe?

Ans. They have safety rules, secure buildings, and trained staff to make sure everyone's safe.

Q3. Who goes to Hugh R Jones Elementary?

Ans. It's mostly for kids in West Utica, plus some from the suburbs close by.

Q. Does Hugh R Jones Elementary do art?

Ans. Yeah! Kids do music, plays, art, and shows about different cultures every year.

Q5. Does Hugh R Jones Elementary have events that cost them money?

Ans. Yep, they have yearly fundraisers and things for the community that pay for after-school programs and fixes to the school.

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

MLV

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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