Enrollment
427
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Denzel Washington School-Arts compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Denzel Washington School-Arts
Denzel Washington School-Arts is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mount Vernon, New York, enrolling 427 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.2% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 427 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 753 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #177.
Its student body is led by African American (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 214 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Mount Vernon School District spends $31,918 per pupil, 21% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Mount Vernon School District also operates Mount Vernon High School (1,062 students) and Mount Vernon Steam Academy (747 students) alongside Denzel Washington School-Arts.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Denzel Washington School-Arts compares
Denzel Washington School-Arts on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$31,918
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mount Vernon School District, which includes Denzel Washington School-Arts.
$31,918
Per student
+21%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+92%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.7%
State 46.4%
Federal 8.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~427 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Denzel Washington School-Arts a good school?
Denzel Washington School-Arts earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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