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#3278 of 4,742 schools in NY
Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts
Elementary School · Yonkers City School District · Yonkers, NY
A Yonkers City School District elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
27 POPLAR ST, Yonkers, NY 10701
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 28% proficient (2022)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 24% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (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
79.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat 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
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Yonkers City School District
- Schools in district
- 40
- Rank in district
- #28 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
Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts is listed in YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts
Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts is a public elementary school in Yonkers, NY, part of Yonkers City School District, serving approximately 844 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,278 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts
What grades does Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts serve?
Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts?
Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts has an enrollment of approximately 844 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts rank in NY?
Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts ranks #3,278 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts a charter school?
No, Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts a Title I school?
No, Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts?
79.5% of students at Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts 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
- 844
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.3%
- Phone
- (914) 376-8460
- 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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