P.S. 153 Homecrest School
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 533 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 1112th out of 2,535 elementary schools in NY.
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2006
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Carl Santa Maria
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: 533
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 41.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.0
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 282 (52.9%)
- Females: 251 (47.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 5 | 0.9% |
| Black | 8 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 198 | 37.1% |
| Hispanic | 122 | 22.9% |
| White | 200 | 37.5% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 35 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 73 | 13.7% |
| 1st Grade | 99 | 18.6% |
| 2nd Grade | 62 | 11.6% |
| 3rd Grade | 89 | 16.7% |
| 4th Grade | 63 | 11.8% |
| 5th Grade | 79 | 14.8% |
| Ungraded | 33 | 6.2% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 81-90%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
93.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
2.0%
District:
5.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Without a Valid Teaching Certificate
School:
2.0%
District:
1.0%
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
2.0%
District:
7.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
1.0%
District:
9.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
2.0%
District:
8.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
13.0%
District:
13.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
50.0%
District:
20.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
59.0%
District:
55.0%
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. 153 Homecrest School
- Reviewed by Former Student on August 11, 2010
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - i love ps 153. i miss you so much.
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