SCHOLASTIC ACADEMY FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

SCHOLASTIC ACADEMY FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in YONKERS, NY with about 574 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 34 teachers, SCHOLASTIC ACADEMY FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

SCHOLASTIC ACADEMY FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, located at 77 Park Hill Avenue in Yonkers, New York, is a public elementary school serving students within the Yonkers Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a rigorous learning environment that prioritizes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential critical-thinking skills. By emphasizing a high standard of educational excellence, the academy aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success through a structured curriculum and supportive classroom settings.

As part of the Yonkers Public Schools system, Scholastic Academy places a strong focus on community engagement and the partnership between educators, families, and students. The school utilizes various district-wide resources and initiatives to enhance student learning and address individual academic needs. Through its dedication to professional standards and a comprehensive approach to elementary education, Scholastic Academy strives to provide a stable, enriching foundation that encourages students to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact SCHOLASTIC ACADEMY FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE at (914) 376-8420 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

77 PARK HILL AVE
YONKERS, NY 10701-4895
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SCHOLASTIC ACADEMY FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE is a public Title I school in YONKERS, NY with about 574 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
574
Teachers:
34
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
7th Grade
8th 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 574 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SCHOLASTIC ACADEMY FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 78% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
77.7%
Black or African American
14.6%
White
4.5%
Two or more races
1.6%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

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.