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Roscoe Conkling Elementary School

1115 Mohawk St, Utica, NY 13501

About Roscoe Conkling Elementary School

Roscoe Conkling Elementary School is a K–6 public magnet school nestled in the heart of East Utica, New York. It has a long history and is named after U.S. Senator Roscoe Conkling from the 19th century. The school has 495 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11:1, which keeps the number of boys and girls balanced. It has 43 teachers and offers counseling help. There are 33% Asian, 22% White, 21% Black, 19% Hispanic, and 5% multiracial students, and 82% of them are eligible for free or reduced lunch. The school helps students improve in math and reading by promoting critical thinking and literacy. It focuses on community involvement and inclusion by holding events for people from different cultures and working with local groups. Housing nearby is affordable, with median home prices between $99,400 and $239,900. Roscoe Conkling Elementary is one of the esteemed elementary schools in New York because of its focus on community, diversity, and programs.

Roscoe Conkling Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1115 Mohawk St, Utica, NY 13501

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Phone

(315) 368-6815

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%
Reading 23%
State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 23% in Reading.
44
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
495
Total Students
$76520
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 105 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Roscoe Conkling 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
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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 20.5%
Asian 33.5%
Hispanic 19.8%
Black 20.9%
Two+ Races 5.3%
Native Am. 0%
White
20.5%
Asian
33.5%
Hispanic
19.8%
Black
20.9%
Two+ Races
5.3%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 495
45%
223 Female
55%
272 Male

Student Population

495 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Roscoe Conkling Elementary in Utica, NY, had a party on June 13, 2025, for its 100th birthday! Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon came to celebrate a century of learning and community. Later this year, they're having a graduation for kindergarteners and 6th graders. Plus, there will be a Multicultural Night to show off how diverse the school is.

FAQ

Q1. What are some of the most important things that Roscoe Conkling Elementary School has done?

Ans. Over the years, the school has won awards for academics, sports, and the arts.

Q2. What do students at Roscoe Conkling Elementary School do when they need help?

Ans. Professional counselors help students with their emotions, schoolwork, and relationships.

Q3. How many students go to Roscoe Conkling Elementary School?

Ans. About 600 to 650 students from different racial and cultural backgrounds go there.

Q4. What do kids at Roscoe Conkling Elementary School do to celebrate holidays?

Ans. The school community gets involved through multicultural assemblies, seasonal performances, and events for families.

Q5. How does Roscoe Conkling Elementary School help its teachers grow?

Ans. Teachers get regular training on the new curriculum, technology, and how to run a classroom.

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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