Serving 844 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts 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 19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (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 99% 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: 844 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts's student population of 844 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
844 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts 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 Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3819 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
78%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
1%
10%

Hispanic
92%
30%

Black
4%
16%

White
1%
40%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts's ranking?
Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts is ranked #3819 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts?
844 students attend Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts?
Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts offer ?
Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts part of?
Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts is part of Yonkers City School District.
In what neighborhood is Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts located?
Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts is located in the Nodine Hill neighborhood of Yonkers, NY.
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