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SCHOOL 29

47 CROYDON RD, YONKERS, NY 10710YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–08Non-Charter
640
Students
Total enrolled
$30,139
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 110% vs nat'l
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
55/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 640 students in grades PK–08 in YONKERS, New York.
110% above average funding
District spends $30,139 per pupil, 110% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 55th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

SCHOOL 29 is a large elementary in YONKERS, New York, serving grades PK–08 with 640 students. The district invests $30,139 per student — 110% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 73% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at SCHOOL 29

640
Total Students
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
73%
Free Lunch
42
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution358 male · 282 female
56%
44%
Male 56%Female 44%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility73%
National avg 52% · 466 students
Student Composition
11%
58%
22%
Asian4%
White11%
Hispanic / Latino58%
Black22%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 363192004271

Academic Outcomes at SCHOOL 29

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
55
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 55th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 92th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 10710

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$30,139Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$30,139
State avg
$32,019
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$13,261
Student Support$5,726
Administration$3,617
Operations$4,521
Other$3,014
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $30,139 spent per student, an estimated $13,352 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
34%
State government
52.4%
Local (property tax)
33.8%
Federal programs
13.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $30,139/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 73% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
ENRICO FERMI SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTSPEARLS HAWTHORNE SCHOOLROBERT C DODSON SCHOOLLAS HERMANAS MIRABAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL
+17 more
↓
Middle
YONKERS MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOLSAUNDERS TRADES & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOLYONKERS HIGH SCHOOLGORTON HIGH SCHOOL
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 08
Location—
CountyWestchester County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictYONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (914)376-8585
NCES ID: 363192004271
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in YONKERS seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Other
YONKERS MONTESSORI ACADEMY
1,261 students · PK–12
● 49 opp68% FRL
High
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL
1,103 students · 09–12
● 49 opp90% FRL
High
SAUNDERS TRADES & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
1,066 students · 09–12
● 49 opp81% FRL
High
YONKERS HIGH SCHOOL
1,060 students · 09–12
● 51 opp76% FRL
High
GORTON HIGH SCHOOL
1,055 students · 09–12
● 56 opp86% FRL
High
ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL - EARLY COLLEGE STUDIES
1,041 students · 09–12
● 55 opp85% FRL
High
RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
969 students · 09–12
● 49 opp86% FRL
Elem
ENRICO FERMI SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
846 students · PK–08
● 49 opp91% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
47 CROYDON RD, YONKERS, NY 10710
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.