SCHOOL 5

www.yonkerspublicschools.org

572 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

**School 5**, located at 118 Lockwood Avenue in Yonkers, New York, is a public elementary school serving the local community within the Yonkers Public Schools district. As part of one of New York State’s largest urban school districts, the school focuses on providing foundational education to its students, typically ranging from pre-kindergarten through the elementary grade levels. The school operates under the district’s broader mission to provide a rigorous and supportive academic environment that prepares students for middle school and future academic success.

Like other institutions within the Yonkers Public Schools system, School 5 emphasizes student achievement, social-emotional development, and the integration of diverse learning needs. The school leverages the resources of the larger district to offer educational programs that align with New York State learning standards. Parents and community members can stay informed about school-specific updates, academic calendars, and district policies by visiting the official [Yonkers Public Schools website](http://www.yonkerspublicschools.org).

572

Total Students

27.9

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCHOOL 5
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	369
Black	81
Asian	21
Two or More	29
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
369 (64.5%)
Black
81 (14.2%)
White
67 (11.7%)
Two or More
29 (5.1%)
Asian
21 (3.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)376-8320
Website:	http://www.yonkerspublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	572
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	393
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 77

Grade 7 51

Grade 8 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SCHOOL 5
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	40
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	57
Grade 6	77
Grade 7	51
Grade 8	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SCHOOL 5
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	288	50.3%
Male	284	49.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)