Utica Elementary School

358 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Utica Elementary School, located at 367 Church Street in Utica, Ohio, serves as a foundational educational institution within the North Fork Local School District. As a community-focused school, it provides instruction for students in the primary grades, emphasizing core academic development while fostering a supportive environment tailored to the needs of young learners. The school plays a central role in the village of Utica, acting as a hub for both student growth and local community engagement.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Utica Elementary is known for its efforts to integrate technology and traditional teaching methods to prepare students for middle school transitions. The school maintains a close-knit atmosphere characteristic of small-town education, where faculty and staff focus on individualized attention and character development. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the school aims to instill a sense of local pride and lifelong learning in the children of the Utica area.

358

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Utica Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	335
Hispanic	7
Black	2
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	1

White
335 (93.6%)
Two or More
13 (3.6%)
Hispanic
7 (2.0%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	North Fork Local
Phone:	(740)892-2551
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 52