P.S. 161 the Crown School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 900 elementary school students from grades KG-8
- Ranks 1124th out of 1,279 middle schools in NY.
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2006
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Deborah Barrett
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: 900
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 58.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 426 (47.3%)
- Females: 474 (52.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 790 | 87.8% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 87 | 9.7% |
| White | 16 | 1.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 77 | 8.6% |
| 1st Grade | 135 | 15.0% |
| 2nd Grade | 119 | 13.2% |
| 3rd Grade | 124 | 13.8% |
| 4th Grade | 137 | 15.2% |
| 5th Grade | 127 | 14.1% |
| 6th Grade | 44 | 4.9% |
| 7th Grade | 47 | 5.2% |
| 8th Grade | 44 | 4.9% |
| Ungraded | 46 | 5.1% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 81-90%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
94.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
2.0%
District:
7.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
10.0%
District:
7.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
40.0%
District:
43.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
12.0%
District:
15.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
7.0%
District:
24.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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