- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Vernon, NY
Denzel Washington School-Arts
Federal NCES profile for Denzel Washington School-Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362010005949
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denzel Washington School-Arts earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools.
- #9 of 10
- schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Denzel Washington School-Arts has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denzel Washington School-Arts ranks #9 of 10 schools in Mount Vernon, NY.
School address
District: Mount Vernon School District · New York
NCES ID 362010005949 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Denzel Washington School-Arts grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 420 in 2023-24 (+9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 362010005949 · Mount Vernon, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 14.2:1 · 58.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Vernon High School (1,062 students)
Denzel Washington School-Arts grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 420 in 2023-24 (+9.7%). Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Denzel Washington School-Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Vernon H
Mount Vernon High School
1,062 students
- Mount Vernon S
Mount Vernon Steam Academy
747 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
470 students
- This school
Denzel Washington School-Arts
427 students
- Pennington Sch 409
Pennington School
409 students
- Graham School 406
Graham School
406 students
What this shows Denzel Washington School-Arts reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Denzel Washington School-Arts compares
Denzel Washington School-Arts is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▲ 4% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
67.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$34,889
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
White 1.2%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Denzel Washington School-Arts is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Vernon School District reports $34,889 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Denzel Washington School-Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Vernon Steam Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pennington School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Graham School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denzel Washington School-Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about Denzel Washington School-Arts
How many students attend Denzel Washington School-Arts?
Denzel Washington School-Arts has 427 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Vernon, NY. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denzel Washington School-Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Denzel Washington School-Arts is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Denzel Washington School-Arts?
58.2% of students at Denzel Washington School-Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denzel Washington School-Arts?
The largest demographic group at Denzel Washington School-Arts is African American at 75.3% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denzel Washington School-Arts?
Denzel Washington School-Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Denzel Washington School-Arts rank among schools in Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Denzel Washington School-Arts ranks #9 of 10 schools in Mount Vernon, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mount Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Mount Vernon School District?
Besides Denzel Washington School-Arts, Mount Vernon School District also operates Mount Vernon High School (1,062 students), Mount Vernon Steam Academy (747 students), and Lincoln School (470 students). See the Mount Vernon School District district page for the complete list.