WILLIAM BOYCE THOMPSON SCHOOL

WILLIAM BOYCE THOMPSON SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in YONKERS, NY with about 518 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 29 teachers, WILLIAM BOYCE THOMPSON SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

WILLIAM BOYCE THOMPSON SCHOOL (P.S. 18) is a public elementary school located in the North Broadway neighborhood of Yonkers, New York. Serving students in prekindergarten through grade 5, the school is part of the Yonkers Public Schools district. It is named after William Boyce Thompson, a prominent American mining engineer, financier, and philanthropist who once resided in the area. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational academic experience within a diverse urban community, focusing on core curriculum standards and student development.

As a member of the Yonkers Public Schools system, the institution emphasizes inclusive education and offers various support services to meet the needs of its diverse student body. The school community works to integrate technology and enrichment opportunities into its daily programming to foster both academic growth and social-emotional learning. By maintaining a focus on school-home communication and neighborhood engagement, the school aims to create a supportive environment that prepares its younger students for their transition into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact WILLIAM BOYCE THOMPSON SCHOOL at (914) 376-8563 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.