Cynthia Jenkins School
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 581 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 2147th out of 2,535 elementary schools in NY.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 179-37 137th Ave, Jamaica, NY 11434
- Principal or Admin: Beverly 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: 581
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 39.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.9
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 295 (50.8%)
- Females: 286 (49.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.3% |
| Black | 525 | 90.4% |
| Asian | 7 | 1.2% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 6.4% |
| White | 10 | 1.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 54 | 9.3% |
| Kindergarten | 79 | 13.6% |
| 1st Grade | 86 | 14.8% |
| 2nd Grade | 90 | 15.5% |
| 3rd Grade | 79 | 13.6% |
| 4th Grade | 70 | 12.0% |
| 5th Grade | 83 | 14.3% |
| Ungraded | 40 | 6.9% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 51-60%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
90.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
5.0%
District:
4.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
8.0%
District:
13.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
50.0%
District:
19.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
3.0%
District:
5.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
2.0%
District:
7.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
3.0%
District:
5.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
54.0%
District:
49.0%
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 Cynthia Jenkins School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on September 23, 2010
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - The Principal & complete staff is very attentive, caring & professional. I am totally pleased with the education my kids are receiving in this great institution.
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