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Ella Fitzgerald Academy

77 Park Hill Ave
Yonkers, NY 10701
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ella Fitzgerald Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Ella Fitzgerald Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ella Fitzgerald Academy's student population of 458 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
458 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Ella Fitzgerald Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ella Fitzgerald Academy is 0.37, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3641 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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18%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ella Fitzgerald Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ella Fitzgerald Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ella Fitzgerald Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
78%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ella Fitzgerald Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
16%
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White
3%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Ella Fitzgerald Academy and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ella Fitzgerald Academy's ranking?
Ella Fitzgerald Academy is ranked #3641 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ella Fitzgerald Academy?
458 students attend Ella Fitzgerald Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ella Fitzgerald Academy students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ella Fitzgerald Academy?
Ella Fitzgerald Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ella Fitzgerald Academy offer ?
Ella Fitzgerald Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ella Fitzgerald Academy part of?
Ella Fitzgerald Academy is part of Yonkers City School District.
In what neighborhood is Ella Fitzgerald Academy located?
Ella Fitzgerald Academy is located in the Park Hill neighborhood of Yonkers, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in Park Hill.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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