P.S. 242 School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 374 elementary school students from grades KG-3
- Ranks 2nd out of 2,535 elementary schools in NY.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 29-66 137th St, Flushing, NY 11354
- Principal or Admin: Patricia Costa
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 374
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 36.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 10.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 184 (49.2%)
- Females: 190 (50.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 14 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 272 | 72.7% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 16.6% |
| White | 26 | 7.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 105 | 28.1% |
| 1st Grade | 84 | 22.5% |
| 2nd Grade | 69 | 18.4% |
| 3rd Grade | 68 | 18.2% |
| Ungraded | 48 | 12.8% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 61-70%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
95.0%
State:
93.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
6.0%
District:
6.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
50.0%
District:
56.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
14.0%
District:
3.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
11.0%
District:
4.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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