- Enrollment
- 1,234
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yonkers, NY
Ella Fitzgerald Academy
Federal NCES profile for Ella Fitzgerald Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 363192004262
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ella Fitzgerald Academy earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools.
- #23 of 33
- schools in Yonkers · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 85.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ella Fitzgerald Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ella Fitzgerald Academy ranks #23 of 33 schools in Yonkers, NY.
School address
District: Yonkers City School District · New York
NCES ID 363192004262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Ella Fitzgerald Academy held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 363192004262 · Yonkers, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 17.4:1 · 85.3% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Yonkers Montessori Academy (1,234 students)
Ella Fitzgerald Academy held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ella Fitzgerald Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yonkers Montes
Yonkers Montessori Academy
1,234 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,176 students
- Yonkers High S
Yonkers High School
1,111 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies
1,096 students
- Gorton High Sc
Gorton High School
1,068 students
- This school 470
Ella Fitzgerald Academy
470 students
What this shows Ella Fitzgerald Academy reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ella Fitzgerald Academy compares
Ella Fitzgerald Academy held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 47% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.3% | ▲ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 95% in New York - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.3%
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
$27,592
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.8%
African American 14.7%
White 3.6%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Ella Fitzgerald Academy is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Yonkers City School District reports $27,592 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ella Fitzgerald Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yonkers Montessori Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yonkers High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gorton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ella Fitzgerald Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~470 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ella Fitzgerald Academy
How many students attend Ella Fitzgerald Academy?
Ella Fitzgerald Academy has 470 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yonkers, NY. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ella Fitzgerald Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ella Fitzgerald Academy is 17.4:1, which is 47% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ella Fitzgerald Academy?
85.3% of students at Ella Fitzgerald Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ella Fitzgerald Academy?
The largest demographic group at Ella Fitzgerald Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 76.8% of enrollment, in Yonkers, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ella Fitzgerald Academy?
Ella Fitzgerald Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Ella Fitzgerald Academy rank among schools in Yonkers?
By Resource Investment Index, Ella Fitzgerald Academy ranks #23 of 33 schools in Yonkers, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Yonkers on the city page.
What other schools are in Yonkers City School District?
Besides Ella Fitzgerald Academy, Yonkers City School District also operates Yonkers Montessori Academy (1,234 students), Lincoln High School (1,176 students), and Yonkers High School (1,111 students). See the Yonkers City School District district page for the complete list.