P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 587 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 3rd out of 2,535 elementary schools in NY.
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2006
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Jack Spatola
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: 587
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 49.2
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 11.9
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 299 (50.9%)
- Females: 288 (49.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 3 | 0.5% |
| Black | 12 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 16 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic | 482 | 82.1% |
| White | 74 | 12.6% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 54 | 9.2% |
| Kindergarten | 86 | 14.7% |
| 1st Grade | 89 | 15.2% |
| 2nd Grade | 93 | 15.8% |
| 3rd Grade | 71 | 12.1% |
| 4th Grade | 72 | 12.3% |
| 5th Grade | 75 | 12.8% |
| Ungraded | 47 | 8.0% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 91-100%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
95.0%
State:
93.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
18.0%
District:
10.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
29.0%
District:
37.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
12.0%
District:
16.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
19.0%
District:
21.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
6.0%
District:
8.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
20.0%
District:
11.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
3.0%
District:
10.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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