P.S. 118 Lorraine Hansberry School
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 679 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 2260th out of 2,535 elementary schools in NY.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 190-20 109th Rd, Hollis, NY 11423
- Principal or Admin: Cynthia Ofori Feaster
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: 679
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 52.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 327 (48.2%)
- Females: 352 (51.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.3% |
| Black | 586 | 86.3% |
| Asian | 8 | 1.2% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 9.6% |
| White | 18 | 2.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 17 | 2.5% |
| Kindergarten | 95 | 14.0% |
| 1st Grade | 120 | 17.7% |
| 2nd Grade | 105 | 15.5% |
| 3rd Grade | 91 | 13.4% |
| 4th Grade | 95 | 14.0% |
| 5th Grade | 88 | 13.0% |
| Ungraded | 68 | 10.0% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 81-90%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
91.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
2.0%
District:
4.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
2.0%
District:
3.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
47.0%
District:
49.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
4.0%
District:
13.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
22.0%
District:
19.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
2.0%
District:
5.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
5.0%
District:
7.0%
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. 118 Lorraine Hansberry School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on April 05, 2010
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - excellent school, students grades are exellent and teachers are very helpful.
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