Enrollment
1,234
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yonkers, NY
Yonkers Montessori Academy
Federal NCES profile for Yonkers Montessori Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 363192004247
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yonkers Montessori Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #7 of 33
- schools in Yonkers · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Yonkers Montessori Academy has class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yonkers Montessori Academy ranks #7 of 33 schools in Yonkers, NY.
School address
District: Yonkers City School District · New York
NCES ID 363192004247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yonkers Montessori Academy compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Yonkers Montessori Academy
Yonkers Montessori Academy is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Yonkers, New York, enrolling 1,234 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.2% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,234 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 230 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #151.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (29%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Yonkers City School District also operates Lincoln High School (1,176 students) and Yonkers High School (1,111 students) alongside Yonkers Montessori 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 Yonkers Montessori Academy compares
Yonkers Montessori 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 11% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,234 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,234
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 85% in New York - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.7%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 51.5%
White 28.8%
African American 11.3%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Yonkers Montessori Academy is more 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 Yonkers Montessori 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 Yonkers Montessori Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yonkers High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gorton High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saunders Trades & Technical High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yonkers Montessori 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
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~1,234 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Yonkers Montessori Academy
How many students attend Yonkers Montessori Academy?
Yonkers Montessori Academy has 1,234 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yonkers, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yonkers Montessori Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Yonkers Montessori Academy is 14.7:1, which is 25% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yonkers Montessori Academy?
62.2% of students at Yonkers Montessori Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yonkers Montessori Academy?
The largest demographic group at Yonkers Montessori Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment, in Yonkers, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yonkers Montessori Academy?
Yonkers Montessori Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Yonkers Montessori Academy rank among schools in Yonkers?
By Resource Investment Index, Yonkers Montessori Academy ranks #7 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 Yonkers Montessori Academy a good school?
Yonkers Montessori Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. 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 Yonkers Montessori Academy, Yonkers City School District also operates Lincoln High School (1,176 students), Yonkers High School (1,111 students), and Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies (1,096 students). See the Yonkers City School District district page for the complete list.
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