PAIDEIA SCHOOL 24

www.yonkerspublicschools.org

304 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Paideia School 24, located on Colin Street in Yonkers, New York, is a public elementary school serving the Yonkers City School District. The school is part of a district-wide educational initiative rooted in the "Paideia" philosophy, which emphasizes a Socratic approach to learning. This methodology focuses on critical thinking, active participation, and deep engagement with classic texts and ideas, aiming to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for both academic success and active citizenship.

The school is known for its commitment to creating a rigorous yet supportive learning environment that caters to a diverse student body. As part of the Yonkers Public Schools system, School 24 focuses on meeting state curriculum standards while integrating specialized instructional strategies that encourage students to articulate their thoughts clearly and engage in collaborative dialogue. By fostering an intellectual community, the school strives to provide a solid foundation in core subjects like literacy and mathematics while nurturing the personal and social growth of its students.

304

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PAIDEIA SCHOOL 24
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	174
Black	55
Asian	11
Two or More	17

Hispanic
174 (57.2 %)
Black
55 (18.1 %)
White
47 (15.5 %)
Two or More
17 (5.6 %)
Asian
11 (3.6 %)

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:	YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)376-8640
Website:	http://www.yonkerspublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 16

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 34

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PAIDEIA SCHOOL 24
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	34
Grade 1	27
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	44
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	49
Grade 6	34

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PAIDEIA SCHOOL 24
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	151	49.7%
Male	153	50.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)