Enrollment
355
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School
Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mount Vernon, New York, enrolling 355 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 355 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.
Among 613 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #44, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
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 Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School.
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 Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School compares
Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mount Vernon School District, which includes Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School.
$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 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
- 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
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- 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 (~355 students)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School a good school?
Nelson Mandela/Dr Hosa Zollicoffer School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 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.
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