ROSEMARIE ANN SIRAGUSA SCHOOL

www.yonkerspublicschools.org

500 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The Rosmarie Ann Siragusa School (PS 24) is a public elementary school located in the Crestwood neighborhood of Yonkers, New York. Serving students in grades Pre-K through 8, the school is part of the Yonkers Public Schools district. It is widely recognized within the community for its focus on academic achievement and its commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school prioritizes the development of the "whole child," balancing rigorous classroom instruction with social-emotional growth to prepare students for high school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the Siragusa School is known for maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the broader Yonkers community. The school offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities and support services designed to engage students with diverse learning needs. By utilizing the resources of the Yonkers Public Schools district, PS 24 aims to cultivate a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to think critically, communicate effectively, and develop the skills necessary to succeed in a global society.

500

Total Students

24.9

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROSEMARIE ANN SIRAGUSA SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	303
Black	51
Asian	39
Two or More	24
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
303 (60.6%)
White
80 (16.0%)
Black
51 (10.2%)
Asian
39 (7.8%)
Two or More
24 (4.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)376-8570
Website:	http://www.yonkerspublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	285
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 48

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 70