P.S. 59 William Floyd School
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 463 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 2489th out of 2,535 elementary schools in NY.
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2006
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Dawn Best
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: 463
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 31.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.9
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 217 (46.9%)
- Females: 246 (53.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 7 | 1.5% |
| Black | 239 | 51.6% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 214 | 46.2% |
| White | 3 | 0.6% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 35 | 7.6% |
| Kindergarten | 65 | 14.0% |
| 1st Grade | 66 | 14.3% |
| 2nd Grade | 63 | 13.6% |
| 3rd Grade | 59 | 12.7% |
| 4th Grade | 67 | 14.5% |
| 5th Grade | 69 | 14.9% |
| Ungraded | 39 | 8.4% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 91-100%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
90.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
6.0%
District:
5.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Without a Valid Teaching Certificate
School:
6.0%
District:
2.0%
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
10.0%
District:
8.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
10.0%
District:
10.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
12.0%
District:
10.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
10.0%
District:
11.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
35.0%
District:
37.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
22.0%
District:
16.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
33.0%
District:
21.0%
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. 59 William Floyd School
- Reviewed by Community Member on September 24, 2009
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - i think this school is a very nice school the faculty is involved in the students education and they are familar with all the children they are dedicated and loyal to there children and the learning environment is a pleasure i give this school 5 stars if you live in the area try this school u will like it very much as i do.
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