P.S. 48 William Wordsworth School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 377 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 2289th out of 2,535 elementary schools in NY.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 155-02 108th Ave, Jamaica, NY 11433
- Principal or Admin: Patricia Mitchell
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: 377
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 22.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.8
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 194 (51.5%)
- Females: 183 (48.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 7 | 1.9% |
| Black | 269 | 71.4% |
| Asian | 39 | 10.3% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 14.1% |
| White | 9 | 2.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 17 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten | 52 | 13.8% |
| 1st Grade | 67 | 17.8% |
| 2nd Grade | 43 | 11.4% |
| 3rd Grade | 61 | 16.2% |
| 4th Grade | 57 | 15.1% |
| 5th Grade | 52 | 13.8% |
| Ungraded | 28 | 7.4% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 71-80%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
91.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
10.0%
District:
5.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
4.0%
District:
6.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
48.0%
District:
52.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
19.0%
District:
11.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
50.0%
District:
12.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
9.0%
District:
4.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
10.0%
District:
6.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
11.0%
District:
5.0%
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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