P.S. 279 Herman Schreiber School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 638 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 1785th out of 2,535 elementary schools in NY.
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2006
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1070 E 104th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
- Principal or Admin: Lorenzo Chambers
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 638
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 45.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 328 (51.4%)
- Females: 310 (48.6%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 585 | 91.7% |
| Asian | 8 | 1.3% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 5.2% |
| White | 12 | 1.9% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 19 | 3.0% |
| Kindergarten | 80 | 12.5% |
| 1st Grade | 101 | 15.8% |
| 2nd Grade | 71 | 11.1% |
| 3rd Grade | 89 | 13.9% |
| 4th Grade | 100 | 15.7% |
| 5th Grade | 114 | 17.9% |
| Ungraded | 64 | 10.0% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 71-80%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
94.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
3.0%
District:
7.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
16.0%
District:
20.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
25.0%
District:
23.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
9.0%
District:
7.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
9.0%
District:
9.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
61.0%
District:
41.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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