Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Mount Vernon, New York 10550 · Mount Vernon School District
#1154 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#20692 of 50,301 nationally
About Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School
Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School is a public elementary located in Mount Vernon, in the Mount Vernon School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 355 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 56.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1154th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (79th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 355.
There are 16 schools in Mount Vernon; Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School ranks 4th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)66.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Intellectus Preparatory Charter School
MT Vernon · Charter middle · Grades 6–9
97 students · 170 m away
Mount Vernon STEAM Academy
Mount Vernon · Public high · Grades 9–12
747 students · 292 m away
Mount Vernon Leadership Academy
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
382 students · 377 m away
Lincoln School
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades K–8
470 students · 536 m away
Hamilton School
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades K–8
320 students · 752 m away
Amani Public Charter School
Mount Vernon · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
314 students · 806 m away
Denzel Washington School-Arts
Mount Vernon · Public high · Grades 6–12
427 students · 933 m away
Rosemarie Ann Siragusa School
Yonkers · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
500 students · 977 m away
Grimes School
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades K–8
330 students · 1.0 km away
Mount Vernon Honor Academy
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
301 students · 1.2 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School a good school?
Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School has a Success Index (US) of 56.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1154 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School rank in New York?
Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School ranks #1154 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #20692 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School?
Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School had 355 students in 2025.
Is Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School a elementary school or a high school?
Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Nelson Mandela/DR Hosa Zollicoffer School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.