P.S. 135 Sheldon A. Brookner School
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 769 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 1959th out of 2,535 elementary schools in NY.
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2006
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Penny Grinage
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: 769
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 55.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.0
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 378 (49.2%)
- Females: 391 (50.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.1% |
| Black | 725 | 94.3% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 3.4% |
| White | 12 | 1.6% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 36 | 4.7% |
| Kindergarten | 107 | 13.9% |
| 1st Grade | 123 | 16.0% |
| 2nd Grade | 111 | 14.4% |
| 3rd Grade | 113 | 14.7% |
| 4th Grade | 120 | 15.6% |
| 5th Grade | 118 | 15.3% |
| Ungraded | 41 | 5.3% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 91-100%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
94.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
5.0%
District:
7.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Without a Valid Teaching Certificate
School:
2.0%
District:
3.0%
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
4.0%
District:
7.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
4.0%
District:
9.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
5.0%
District:
8.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
11.0%
District:
12.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
45.0%
District:
41.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
22.0%
District:
20.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
53.0%
District:
23.0%
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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1 review for P.S. 135 Sheldon A. Brookner School
- Reviewed by Former Student on September 15, 2008
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - it is a great school
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