P.S. 153 Helen Keller School
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5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 594 elementary school students from grades KG-5
- Ranks 1432nd out of 2,535 elementary schools in NY.
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Veronica Goka
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 594
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 46.3
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 12.8
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 293 (49.3%)
- Females: 301 (50.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 10 | 1.7% |
| Black | 362 | 60.9% |
| Asian | 31 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic | 166 | 27.9% |
| White | 25 | 4.2% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 56 | 9.4% |
| 1st Grade | 90 | 15.2% |
| 2nd Grade | 87 | 14.6% |
| 3rd Grade | 81 | 13.6% |
| 4th Grade | 92 | 15.5% |
| 5th Grade | 88 | 14.8% |
| Ungraded | 100 | 16.8% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 61-70%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
94.0%
State:
93.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
11.0%
District:
12.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
11.0%
District:
17.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
50.0%
District:
39.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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2 reviews for P.S. 153 Helen Keller School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on October 19, 2010
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - Great Administration. Great Teachers. Great Parent Association. A well rounded curriculum and high standards of expectation of all students, parents and staff to achieve the best well rounded education for our children.
There is a great collaborative effort from all parties within the school and community to aid our children to succeed.
Nilda Torres
Mrs. N.torres
- Reviewed by Student on June 02, 2010
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- This school the students are hard working everyday. The behavior to me is respectful.
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