Utica Academy of Science Elementary in Frankfort, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Utica Academy of Science Elementary is a public school in Frankfort, New York that is part of New York State Department Education. Its teachers have had 10 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades Not specified

# of students unavailable

# of teachers unavailable

160 School Lane

Frankfort, NY 13340 View local requests

https://www.uascs.org/

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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Utica Academy of Science Elementary Demographics

64%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

90%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Utica Academy of Science Elementary Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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