EDWARD WILLIAMS SCHOOL

EDWARD WILLIAMS SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in MOUNT VERNON, NY with about 436 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, EDWARD WILLIAMS SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

EDWARD WILLIAMS SCHOOL, located at 9 Union Lane in Mount Vernon, New York, is a public elementary school serving students within the Mount Vernon City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by the district, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in higher grades by emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.

Beyond its core academic program, the school strives to integrate community involvement and family engagement to enhance the educational experience. As part of the Mount Vernon City School District, EDWARD WILLIAMS SCHOOL benefits from a broader educational mission that prioritizes technological integration, arts education, and student well-being. Parents and community members can stay informed about the school’s specific events, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives by visiting the official Mount Vernon City School District website.

For more information, contact EDWARD WILLIAMS SCHOOL at (914) 665-5070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

9 UNION LN
MOUNT VERNON, NY 10553-1728
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EDWARD WILLIAMS SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MOUNT VERNON, NY with about 436 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
436
Teachers:
30
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 436 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EDWARD WILLIAMS SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 77% of the student body.

Black or African American
76.6%
Hispanic/Latino
18.6%
White
2.3%
Asian
1.1%
Two or more races
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
52.8%
Male
47.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.