Yonkers Early Childhood Academy

Yonkers Early Childhood Academy serves 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Yonkers Early Childhood Academy's student population of 327 students has grown by 155% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 155% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Yonkers Early Childhood Academy is 0.57, 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
58%
29%
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Black
31%
16%
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White
6%
40%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Yonkers Early Childhood 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
70%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Yonkers Early Childhood Academy often compared to?
Yonkers Early Childhood Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Cross Hill Academy, William Boyce Thompson School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Yonkers Early Childhood Academy?
327 students attend Yonkers Early Childhood Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Yonkers Early Childhood Academy students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yonkers Early Childhood Academy?
Yonkers Early Childhood Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Yonkers Early Childhood Academy offer ?
Yonkers Early Childhood Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Yonkers Early Childhood Academy part of?
Yonkers Early Childhood Academy is part of Yonkers City School District.
In what neighborhood is Yonkers Early Childhood Academy located?
Yonkers Early Childhood Academy is located in the Northwest Yonkers neighborhood of Yonkers, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in Northwest Yonkers.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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