Serving 857 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 857 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts's student population of 857 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
857 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3850 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
93%
31%
Black
4%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts's ranking?
Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts is ranked #3850 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts often compared to?
Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Cross Hill Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts?
857 students attend Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts?
Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts offer ?
Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts part of?
Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts is part of Yonkers City School District.
In what neighborhood is Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts located?
Enrico Fermi School For The Performing Arts is located in the Nodine Hill neighborhood of Yonkers, NY.
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