SCHOOL 21

www.yonkerspublicschools.org

356 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

School 21, located at 100 Lee Avenue in Yonkers, NY, is a public elementary school serving students within the Yonkers Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational foundation, focusing on academic achievement, personal growth, and the development of essential social-emotional skills. By fostering a structured and supportive learning environment, School 21 aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future academic endeavors and beyond.

As part of the broader Yonkers Public Schools system, School 21 emphasizes community involvement and collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and students. The school utilizes a standard curriculum aligned with New York State learning standards, while often incorporating programs that support literacy, mathematics, and character education. For families looking for more specific information regarding current school initiatives, specialized programs, or contact details, the official district website at [www.yonkerspublicschools.org](http://www.yonkerspublicschools.org) serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative information.

356

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCHOOL 21
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	202
Black	45
Asian	18
Two or More	6
American Indian	4

Hispanic
202 (56.7 %)
White
81 (22.8 %)
Black
45 (12.6 %)
Asian
18 (5.1 %)
Two or More
6 (1.7 %)
American Indian
4 (1.1 %)

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)376-8435
Website:	http://www.yonkerspublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	213
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 33

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 60