P.S. 63-arthur's Academy (Closed 2023)

P.S. 63-arthur's Academy serves 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
462 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
34%
30%
Black
34%
15%
White
24%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend P.S. 63-arthur's Academy?
462 students attend P.S. 63-arthur's Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of P.S. 63-arthur's Academy students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.S. 63-arthur's Academy?
P.S. 63-arthur's Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 63-arthur's Academy offer ?
P.S. 63-arthur's Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is P.S. 63-arthur's Academy part of?
P.S. 63-arthur's Academy is part of Yonkers City School District.

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