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YONKERS MONTESSORI ACADEMY

160 WOODLAWN AVE, YONKERS, NY 10704YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–12Non-Charter
1,261
Students
Total enrolled
$30,139
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 110% vs nat'l
14.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,261 students in grades PK–12 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 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

YONKERS MONTESSORI ACADEMY is a very large other in YONKERS, New York, serving grades PK–12 with 1,261 students. The district invests $30,139 per student — 110% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at YONKERS MONTESSORI ACADEMY

1,261
Total Students
14.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
68%
Free Lunch
85
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution639 male · 622 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility68%
National avg 52% · 856 students
Student Composition
33%
49%
11%
Asian4%
White33%
Hispanic / Latino49%
Black11%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 363192004247

Academic Outcomes at YONKERS MONTESSORI ACADEMY

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 76th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 10704

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
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 SCHOOLSCHOOL 29
+18 more
↓
Middle
YONKERS MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOLSAUNDERS TRADES & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOLYONKERS HIGH SCHOOLGORTON HIGH SCHOOL
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesPK – 12
Location—
CountyWestchester County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictYONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (914)376-8540
NCES ID: 363192004247
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in YONKERS seeking a public 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
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
High
BARACK OBAMA SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
807 students · 07–12
● 56 opp89% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
160 WOODLAWN AVE, YONKERS, NY 10704
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.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
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.