- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Vernon, NY
Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School
Federal NCES profile for Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362010006729
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #6 of 10
- schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School ranks #6 of 10 schools in Mount Vernon, NY.
School address
District: Mount Vernon School District · New York
NCES ID 362010006729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 362010006729 · Mount Vernon, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 12.7:1 · 68.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Vernon High School (1,062 students)
Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School 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
- Denzel Washing
Denzel Washington School-Arts
427 students
- Pennington Sch 409
Pennington School
409 students
- This school 355
Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School
355 students
What this shows Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School compares
Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 23% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 68% in New York - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.7%
Hispanic or Latino 43.4%
White 5.6%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
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 Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Vernon Steam Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denzel Washington School-Arts | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pennington School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School'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
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- 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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School
How many students attend Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School?
Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School has 355 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Vernon, NY. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School is 12.7:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School?
68.9% of students at Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School?
The largest demographic group at Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School is African American at 48.7% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School?
Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School rank among schools in Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School ranks #6 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 Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School, 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.