P.S. 291 School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 552 elementary school students from grades KG-4
- Ranks 1561st out of 2,535 elementary schools in NY.
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Carlos Velez
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 552
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 45.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 12.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 264 (47.8%)
- Females: 288 (52.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
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Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | - | - |
Black | 67 | 12.1% |
Asian | 10 | 1.8% |
Hispanic | 471 | 85.3% |
White | 4 | 0.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
![Number of Students Per Grade For P.S. 291 School](http://www.localschooldirectory.com/images/charts/public-school/NY/3001978-P.S.-291-School-Grades-Offered.png)
Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
Kindergarten | 88 | 15.9% |
1st Grade | 123 | 22.3% |
2nd Grade | 105 | 19.0% |
3rd Grade | 96 | 17.4% |
4th Grade | 104 | 18.8% |
Ungraded | 36 | 6.5% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 91-100%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
92.0%
State:
93.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Without a Valid Teaching Certificate
School:
4.0%
District:
3.0%
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
7.0%
District:
7.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
6.0%
District:
8.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
6.0%
District:
7.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
7.0%
District:
10.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
20.0%
District:
37.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
2.0%
District:
15.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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