At a glance
Reported students
470
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
566
Ella Fitzgerald Academy: 470 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
17.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 467
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Ella Fitzgerald Academy
Ella Fitzgerald Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Yonkers. It is one of 39 current school records connected to Yonkers City School District. NCES reports 470 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, above the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (76.8%) and Black (14.7%). English learners represent 24.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ella Fitzgerald Academy
- 1How do the reported 17.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.22 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 24.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.6%
- Hispanic76.8%
- Black14.7%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Yonkers City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
School 23
Elementary · Grades PK–08
498 reported students
Rosemarie Ann Siragusa School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
500 reported students
Mlk Jr High Tech & Computer Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
507 reported students
Justice Sonia Sotomayer Community School District
Elementary · Grades PK–08
423 reported students
Patricia a Dichiaro School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
536 reported students
Kahlil Gibran School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
539 reported students
Public schools near Ella Fitzgerald Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar E Chavez School Elementary · Yonkers City School District | PK–08 | 574 | 0.2 mi |
| Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts Elementary · Yonkers City School District | PK–08 | 857 | 0.2 mi |
| School 23 Elementary · Yonkers City School District | PK–08 | 498 | 0.3 mi |
| Eugenio Maria de Hostos Microsociety School Elementary · Yonkers City School District | PK–08 | 590 | 0.6 mi |
| Mlk Jr High Tech & Computer Magnet School Elementary · Yonkers City School District | PK–08 | 507 | 0.7 mi |
| Pearls Hawthorne School Elementary · Yonkers City School District | PK–08 | 813 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ella Fitzgerald Academy
What grades does Ella Fitzgerald Academy serve?
Ella Fitzgerald Academy reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Yonkers City School District.
How many students attend Ella Fitzgerald Academy?
Ella Fitzgerald Academy reported 470 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 467 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ella Fitzgerald Academy?
The calculated ratio is 17.3:1, based on 470 students and 27.22 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ella Fitzgerald Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ella Fitzgerald Academy is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Ella Fitzgerald Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
84.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ella Fitzgerald Academy in?
Ella Fitzgerald Academy is part of Yonkers City School District, based in Yonkers, NY, which operates 39 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ella Fitzgerald Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cesar E Chavez School (0.2 mi), Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts (0.2 mi), School 23 (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.