CEDAR PLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CEDAR PLACE ELEMENTARY 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 644 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 38 teachers, CEDAR PLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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.

CEDAR PLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in the Ludlow neighborhood of Yonkers, New York, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Yonkers Public Schools district, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of foundational skills in literacy and mathematics. Its location at 20 Cedar Place places it within a long-standing residential community, allowing the school to serve as a central hub for local families.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet New York State standards while providing support services to accommodate a diverse student body. By utilizing the resources provided through the district’s central administration, Cedar Place focuses on preparing its young learners for success in middle school and beyond. Through a combination of classroom instruction, community engagement, and a focus on student well-being, the school strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact CEDAR PLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (914) 376-8969 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

20 CEDAR PL
YONKERS, NY 10705-1318
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CEDAR PLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in YONKERS, NY with about 644 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:
644
Teachers:
38
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 644 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CEDAR PLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 77% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
76.9%
Black or African American
15.7%
White
5.6%
Asian
0.8%
Two or more races
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

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.