Yonkers Early Childhood Academy serves 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yonkers Early Childhood Academy's student population of 315 students has grown by 146% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 155% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Yonkers Early Childhood Academy is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
59%
29%
Black
25%
16%
White
7%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Yonkers Early Childhood Academy often compared to?
Yonkers Early Childhood Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Cross Hill Academy, William Boyce Thompson School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Yonkers Early Childhood Academy?
315 students attend Yonkers Early Childhood Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Yonkers Early Childhood Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yonkers Early Childhood Academy?
Yonkers Early Childhood Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Yonkers Early Childhood Academy offer ?
Yonkers Early Childhood Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Yonkers Early Childhood Academy part of?
Yonkers Early Childhood Academy is part of Yonkers City School District.
In what neighborhood is Yonkers Early Childhood Academy located?
Yonkers Early Childhood Academy is located in the Northwest Yonkers neighborhood of Yonkers, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in Northwest Yonkers.
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