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Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosa Zollicoffer School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
250 Gramatan Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 · (914) 358-2720 · Part of Mount Vernon School District
Students
355
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
66%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosa Zollicoffer School
- Math proficiency 24 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 11 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency32%
State average 56.1%
Reading / language arts52%
State average 62.6%
Location
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250 Gramatan Ave, Mount Vernon
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K13
Kindergarten32
Grade 145
Grade 243
Grade 334
Grade 439
Grade 539
Grade 639
Grade 740
Grade 831
Enrollment over time
340’20
359’21
367’22
378’23
355’24
Up 4.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 49%Hispanic 43%White 6%Two or more races 1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.