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About this school
Hugh R Jones Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Utica, New York that is part of Utica City School District.
It serves 365 students
in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.6:1.
Its teachers have had 24 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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46%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Feb 11, 2026
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Hugh R Jones Elementary School
$12,793
raised using DonorsChoose
24
projects
funded
12
teachers
funded
41
donors
2
projects
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
3
projects for
books
2
projects
for
art supplies
Hugh R Jones Elementary School has received support from
32 individuals from New York and
9 individuals out-of-state.
