- Enrollment
- 1,234
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yonkers, NY
Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts
Federal NCES profile for Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 363192004242
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #16 of 33
- schools in Yonkers · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 89.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts has class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts ranks #16 of 33 schools in Yonkers, NY.
School address
District: Yonkers City School District · New York
NCES ID 363192004242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts held near 844 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 49.5 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 363192004242 · Yonkers, NY Other · MID · TRAD
857 enr · 17.5:1 · 89.6% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Yonkers Montessori Academy (1,234 students)
Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts held near 844 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 49.5 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts 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
Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts
857 students
What this shows Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts reports 857 students on the CCD universe file.
How Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts compares
Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 48% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.6% | ▲ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 857 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
857
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 48% 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
49.9%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.8%
African American 3.7%
White 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts 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 Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts'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 (~857 students)
Frequently asked questions about Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts
How many students attend Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts?
Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts has 857 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yonkers, NY. CCD year-over-year: 846 (2022-23) → 844 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts is 17.5:1, which is 48% 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 Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts?
89.6% of students at Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts?
The largest demographic group at Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 92.8% of enrollment, in Yonkers, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts?
Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts rank among schools in Yonkers?
By Resource Investment Index, Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts ranks #16 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 Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts, 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.