EDWARD WILLIAMS SCHOOL

www.mtvernoncsd.org

473 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

473

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EDWARD WILLIAMS SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	98
Black	353
Asian	7
Two or More	2

Black
353 (74.6 %)
Hispanic
98 (20.7 %)
White
13 (2.7 %)
Asian
7 (1.5 %)
Two or More
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)665-5070
Website:	http://www.mtvernoncsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	270
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 37

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 44

Grade 7 57

Grade 8 37