Enrollment
470
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ella Fitzgerald Academy compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ella Fitzgerald Academy
Ella Fitzgerald Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Yonkers, New York, enrolling 470 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 95% of New York schools and 47% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 85.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 470 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 960 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #909, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 470 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Yonkers City School District also operates Yonkers Montessori Academy (1,234 students) and Lincoln High School (1,176 students) alongside Ella Fitzgerald Academy.
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 Ella Fitzgerald Academy compares
Ella Fitzgerald Academy 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,994
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yonkers City School District, which includes Ella Fitzgerald Academy.
$25,994
Per student
-2%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+57%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 52.4%
Federal 13.9%
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 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
- 1,234
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
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 (~470 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ella Fitzgerald Academy a good school?
Ella Fitzgerald Academy earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 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.
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