Very Good
#1154 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 24% in state
School 29
Elementary School · YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
47 CROYDON RD, Yonkers, NY 10710
Enrollment
610
Student-Teacher
14.5:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
610
Student-Teacher
14.5:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,154 of 4,742
In Yonkers
#7 of 41
public schools
In district
#7 of 40
YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Academic growth
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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School 29
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About School 29
School 29 is a public elementary school in Yonkers, NY, part of YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. School 29 serves approximately 610 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. School 29 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,154 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for School 29 show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- District avg 5.5
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
63% of students at School 29 were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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School 29 — Students at School 29 score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
66.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 40 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.3/10.
How School 29 Compares
See how School 29 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
47 CROYDON RD, Yonkers, NY 10710
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering School 29 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. GREENVILLE SCHOOL (rated 9.0/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Scarsdale), which scores notably higher. Another option is SEELY PLACE SCHOOL (rated 8.9/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Scarsdale), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WAVERLY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER (rated 8.1/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Eastchester), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Yonkers, see our Yonkers schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ROBERT C DODSON SCHOOL Yonkers | 0.6 mi | 6.1 |
| CASIMIR PULASKI SCHOOL Scarsdale | 0.8 mi | 6.9 |
| ANNUNCIATION SCHOOL Tuckahoe | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| FAMILY SCHOOL 32 Yonkers | 1.1 mi | 5.7 |
| KAHLIL GIBRAN SCHOOL Yonkers | 1.2 mi | 6.1 |
| PAIDEIA SCHOOL 15 Yonkers | 1.2 mi | 5.7 |
| GREENVILLE SCHOOL Scarsdale | 1.4 mi | 9.0 |
| ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL - EARLY COLLEGE STUDIES Yonkers | 1.6 mi | 8.4 |
| SEELY PLACE SCHOOL Scarsdale | 1.5 mi | 8.9 |
| ST EUGENE SCHOOL Yonkers | 1.7 mi | 7.5 |
| ARDSLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL Ardsley | 1.8 mi | 8.1 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL 31 Yonkers | 1.8 mi | 6.2 |
| GREENVALE SCHOOL Scarsdale | 1.5 mi | 7.7 |
| EASTCHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL Eastchester | 1.7 mi | 7.4 |
| SAIL AT FERNCLIFF MANOR Ardsley | 2.1 mi | 7.0 |
| WAVERLY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Eastchester | 1.9 mi | 8.1 |
| EASTCHESTER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Eastchester | 1.7 mi | 9.0 |
| PATRICIA A DICHIARO SCHOOL Yonkers | 2.1 mi | 7.6 |
| ANNE HUTCHINSON SCHOOL Eastchester | 2.1 mi | 7.2 |
| IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL Scarsdale | 1.9 mi | 5.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10710 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$100,783
Median Home Value
$534,000
Median Rent
$1,797/mo
Population
25,684
College Educated
43.7%
Homeownership
70.7%
Avg Commute
33.9 min
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Median Age
44
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| A F PALMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL / WINDSOR CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL Windsor, NY | 7.6 |
| BABYLON MEMORIAL GRADE SCHOOL Babylon, NY | 7.6 |
| BIRCHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Schenectady, NY | 7.6 |
| CHANCELLOR LIVINGSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rhinebeck, NY | 7.6 |
| DAVID N DINKINS SCHOOL Jamaica, NY | 7.6 |
| GLOBAL COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL New York, NY | 7.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about School 29
What grades does School 29 serve?
School 29 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend School 29?
School 29 has an enrollment of approximately 610 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School 29?
The student-teacher ratio at School 29 is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does School 29 rank in NY?
School 29 ranks #1,154 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is School 29's MySchoolScout rating?
School 29 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 School 29?
Based on loaded state assessment records, School 29 has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is School 29 a charter school?
No, School 29 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is School 29 a Title I school?
No, School 29 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School 29?
66.9% of students at School 29 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 610
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 66.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.8%
- Phone
- (914) 376-8585
Resources & Links
District
YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 24,339
- Schools in District
- 40
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $28,185
- District Rank
- #7 of 40
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