P.S. 268 Emma Lazarus School
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4 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 579 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 2060th out of 2,535 elementary schools in NY.
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2006
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 133 E 53rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11203
- Principal or Admin: Mosezetta Overby
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: 579
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 37.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 324 (56.0%)
- Females: 255 (44.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.2% |
| Black | 555 | 95.9% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 18 | 3.1% |
| White | 5 | 0.9% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 18 | 3.1% |
| Kindergarten | 78 | 13.5% |
| 1st Grade | 78 | 13.5% |
| 2nd Grade | 88 | 15.2% |
| 3rd Grade | 83 | 14.3% |
| 4th Grade | 111 | 19.2% |
| 5th Grade | 75 | 13.0% |
| Ungraded | 48 | 8.3% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 91-100%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
93.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
3.0%
District:
7.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Without a Valid Teaching Certificate
School:
3.0%
District:
3.0%
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
11.0%
District:
7.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
10.0%
District:
9.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
9.0%
District:
8.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
3.0%
District:
12.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
35.0%
District:
41.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
16.0%
District:
20.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 4
4 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for P.S. 268 Emma Lazarus School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on June 30, 2009
- Rating:
(4 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - The Pre-K program is remarkable, the teachers really know how to relate to the children. They treat every child with individual care and respect. The classroom is well organized and stimulates all the childrens' senses. The lessons are well planed and thought out.
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