ELLA FITZGERALD ACADEMY

www.yonkerspublicschools.org

470 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Scholastic Academy for Academic Excellence, located at 77 Park Hill Avenue in Yonkers, New York, is a public elementary school serving students within the Yonkers Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a rigorous learning environment that prioritizes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential critical-thinking skills. By emphasizing a high standard of educational excellence, the academy aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success through a structured curriculum and supportive classroom settings.

As part of the Yonkers Public Schools system, Scholastic Academy places a strong focus on community engagement and the partnership between educators, families, and students. The school utilizes various district-wide resources and initiatives to enhance student learning and address individual academic needs. Through its dedication to professional standards and a comprehensive approach to elementary education, Scholastic Academy strives to provide a stable, enriching foundation that encourages students to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

470

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELLA FITZGERALD ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	361
Black	69
Asian	10
Two or More	9
American Indian	4

Hispanic
361 (76.8%)
Black
69 (14.7%)
White
17 (3.6%)
Asian
10 (2.1%)
Two or More
9 (1.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)

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)376-8420
Website:	http://www.yonkerspublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	393
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 34

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 50

Grade 7 53

Grade 8 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ELLA FITZGERALD ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	39
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	43
Grade 5	50
Grade 6	50
Grade 7	53
Grade 8	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ELLA FITZGERALD ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	246	52.3%
Male	224	47.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)