What grades does ELLA FITZGERALD ACADEMY serve?

ELLA FITZGERALD ACADEMY operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the YONKERS area.

Where is ELLA FITZGERALD ACADEMY located?

ELLA FITZGERALD ACADEMY is a urban school in YONKERS, NY.

What is the student-teacher ratio at ELLA FITZGERALD ACADEMY?

The student-teacher ratio at ELLA FITZGERALD ACADEMY is 17:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in YONKERS, NY?

Schools in YONKERS include ELLA FITZGERALD ACADEMY and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the YONKERS area.

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ELLA FITZGERALD ACADEMY — School Calendar 2026-27

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YONKERS, NY 10701

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Jul

Fri

Elementary/Middle School Enrichment Programs EndEvent

Sep

Thu

First Day of School (Yonkers)Event

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Sep

Thu

Half-Day for Pre-K Students (Early grades only) (Yonkers Public Schools)half_day

Yonkers Public Schools important calendar date

Sep

Fri

Half-Day for Pre-K Students (Early grades only) (Yonkers Public Schools)half_day

Yonkers Public Schools important calendar date

Sep

Mon

Labor Day — No SchoolHoliday

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Sep

Fri

September 11 Day of Service and RemembranceEvent

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School Profile

Grades

PK–8

Enrollment

458

Student:Teacher

17:1

Locale

Suburban

District

YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Econ. Disadvantaged

82.3%

Phone

(914)376-8420

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

Math Proficiency

13%

4th percentile in NY

Chronic Absenteeism

30.4%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

242

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Nurses

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$28,185

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$18,998

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$32,851

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 10%State 56%Local 34%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$456,345

+4.2% 1yr+45.0% 5yr

Hudson, NY metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

13.7%

Below 150% poverty line

6.1%

Unemployment rate

4.9%

Uninsured residents

10.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

5,373

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

5,038

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Speech/Language Impairment

1,685 (33%)

Specific Learning Disability

1,206 (24%)

Other Health Impairment

1,059 (21%)

Autism

674 (13%)

Emotional Disturbance

185 (4%)

Intellectual Disability

76 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

470

Current enrollment

Declining(-11% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Elementary/Middle School Enrichment Programs End

Event

Thu, Sep 3, 2026

First Day of School (Yonkers)

Event

Thu, Sep 3, 2026

Half-Day for Pre-K Students (Early grades only) (Yonkers Public Schools)

half_day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	First Day of School (Yonkers) Yonkers Public Schools 2026-2027 school year begins	Event	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	Half-Day for Pre-K Students (Early grades only) (Yonkers Public Schools) Yonkers Public Schools important calendar date	half_day	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Half-Day for Pre-K Students (Early grades only) (Yonkers Public Schools) Yonkers Public Schools important calendar date	half_day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day — No School Yonkers Public Schools school holiday	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 11, 2026	September 11 Day of Service and Remembrance	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Yom Kippur — No School Yonkers Public Schools school holiday	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Columbus / Indigenous Peoples' Day — No School Yonkers Public Schools school holiday	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day — No School Yonkers Public Schools school holiday	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day — No School Yonkers Public Schools school holiday	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Half-Day for All Students & School Staff (Yonkers Public Schools) Yonkers Public Schools important calendar date	Staff Day	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Recess - Schools/Central Office Closed — No School Yonkers Public Schools Thanksgiving Recess - Schools/Central Office Closed	Break	—
Mon, Dec 7, 2026	Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day	Event	—
Fri, Dec 11, 2026	All Students Report to School, Half-Day for Elementary Students (Parent Conferences); Full Day for Staff (Yonkers Public Schools) Yonkers Public Schools important calendar date	Staff Day	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Half-Day for All Students & School Staff (Yonkers Public Schools) Yonkers Public Schools important calendar date	Staff Day	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Winter Recess — No School Yonkers Public Schools Winter Recess	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day — No School Yonkers Public Schools school holiday	Event	—
Tue, Jan 26, 2027	Regents Exams/Rating - High Schools Only (Yonkers) Yonkers Public Schools — Regents Exams/Rating - High Schools Only	Event	—
Wed, Feb 3, 2027	Half Day for All Students, Full Day for All Staff (Professional Development) (Yonkers Public Schools) Yonkers Public Schools important calendar date	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Winter Recess - Schools Closed — No School Yonkers Public Schools Winter Recess - Schools Closed	Break	—
Wed, Mar 10, 2027	Eid al-Fitr — No School Yonkers Public Schools school holiday	Event	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Make-up Day (Yonkers Public Schools) Yonkers Public Schools important calendar date	Event	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring Recess — No School Yonkers Public Schools Spring Recess	Break	—
Tue, Mar 23, 2027	Make-up Day (Yonkers Public Schools) Yonkers Public Schools important calendar date	Event	—
Wed, Mar 24, 2027	Make-up Day (Yonkers Public Schools) Yonkers Public Schools important calendar date	Event	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Make-up Day (Yonkers Public Schools) Yonkers Public Schools important calendar date	Event	—
Fri, Apr 2, 2027	All Students Report to School, Half-Day for Elementary Students (Parent Conferences); Full Day for Staff (Yonkers Public Schools) Yonkers Public Schools important calendar date	Staff Day	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	New York State Grades Math and Science Assessments - Grades 3-8 Only (Yonkers) Yonkers Public Schools — New York State Grades Math and Science Assessments - Grades 3-8 Only	Event	—
Wed, Apr 21, 2027	Half Day for All Students, Full Day for All Staff (Professional Development) (Yonkers Public Schools) Yonkers Public Schools important calendar date	Staff Day	—
Thu, Apr 22, 2027	Passover - Schools/Central Office Closed — No School Yonkers Public Schools Passover - Schools/Central Office Closed	Event	—
Tue, Apr 27, 2027	IB Testing Begins - High Schools Only (Yonkers) Yonkers Public Schools — IB Testing Begins - High Schools Only	Event	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	New York State ELA, Math and Science Assessments - Grades 3-8 Only (Yonkers) Yonkers Public Schools — New York State ELA, Math and Science Assessments - Grades 3-8 Only	Event	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	Advanced Placement (AP Exams) - High Schools Only (Yonkers) Yonkers Public Schools — Advanced Placement (AP Exams) - High Schools Only	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day — No School Yonkers Public Schools school holiday	Holiday	—
Tue, Jun 15, 2027	Regents Exams/Rating (Yonkers) Yonkers Public Schools — Regents Exams/Rating	Event	—
Fri, Jun 18, 2027	Juneteenth (Observed) — No School Yonkers Public Schools school holiday	Event	—
Thu, Jun 24, 2027	Half-Day for Elementary Students (Yonkers Public Schools) Yonkers Public Schools important calendar date	half_day	—
Fri, Jun 25, 2027	Half-Day for Students/Hourly Staff; Full-Day for Staff (Yonkers Public Schools) Yonkers Public Schools important calendar date	Staff Day	—
Fri, Jun 25, 2027	Last Day of School (Yonkers) Yonkers Public Schools 2026-2027 school year ends	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about ELLA FITZGERALD ACADEMY

ELLA FITZGERALD ACADEMY has a total enrollment of 458 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in YONKERS, NY.