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#3524 of 4,742 schools in NY
Ella Fitzgerald Academy
Elementary School · Yonkers City School District · Yonkers, NY
A Yonkers City School District elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
77 PARK HILL AVE, Yonkers, NY 10701
- Math 19% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ella Fitzgerald Academy score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 27% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ella Fitzgerald Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,338/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yonkers), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,310
Median home value
$412,900
Median rent
$1,694/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
27.8%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar E Chavez SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 561 | Compare → |
| Enrico Fermi School for the Performing ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 844 | Compare → |
| School 23Enrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 484 | Compare → |
| Thomas Cornell AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 262 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Yonkers City School District
- Schools in district
- 40
- Rank in district
- #31 of 40
- District spending per student
- $28,185NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ella Fitzgerald Academy is listed in YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ella Fitzgerald Academy
Ella Fitzgerald Academy is a public elementary school in Yonkers, NY, part of Yonkers City School District, serving approximately 458 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,524 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ella Fitzgerald Academy
What grades does Ella Fitzgerald Academy serve?
Ella Fitzgerald Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ella Fitzgerald Academy?
Ella Fitzgerald Academy has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ella Fitzgerald Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ella Fitzgerald Academy is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ella Fitzgerald Academy rank in NY?
Ella Fitzgerald Academy ranks #3,524 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Ella Fitzgerald Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Ella Fitzgerald Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ella Fitzgerald Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ella Fitzgerald Academy has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ella Fitzgerald Academy a charter school?
No, Ella Fitzgerald Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ella Fitzgerald Academy a Title I school?
No, Ella Fitzgerald Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ella Fitzgerald Academy?
82.3% of students at Ella Fitzgerald Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 458
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.4%
- Phone
- (914) 376-8420
- Area population (ZIP 10701)
- 70,054
- Area average commute
- 34 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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