CESAR E CHAVEZ SCHOOL

www.yonkerspublicschools.org

563 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

563

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CESAR E CHAVEZ SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	438
Black	72
Asian	5
Two or More	10
American Indian	4

Hispanic
438 (77.8 %)
Black
72 (12.8 %)
White
34 (6.0 %)
Two or More
10 (1.8 %)
Asian
5 (0.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.7 %)

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)376-8969
Website:	http://www.yonkerspublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	454
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 36

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 50

Grade 7 59

Grade 8 58

Ungraded 23

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CESAR E CHAVEZ SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	58
Grade 6	50
Grade 7	59
Grade 8	58
Ungraded	23

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CESAR E CHAVEZ SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	268	47.6%
Male	295	52.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)