P.S. 234 School
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 688 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 884th out of 2,535 elementary schools in NY.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 30-15 29th St, Astoria, NY 11102
- Principal or Admin: Thea Pallos
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: 688
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 51.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 317 (46.1%)
- Females: 371 (53.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 20 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 187 | 27.2% |
| Hispanic | 307 | 44.6% |
| White | 174 | 25.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 36 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 100 | 14.5% |
| 1st Grade | 103 | 15.0% |
| 2nd Grade | 111 | 16.1% |
| 3rd Grade | 106 | 15.4% |
| 4th Grade | 105 | 15.3% |
| 5th Grade | 91 | 13.2% |
| Ungraded | 36 | 5.2% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 81-90%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
94.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
1.0%
District:
4.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
4.0%
District:
5.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
41.0%
District:
51.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
15.0%
District:
12.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
27.0%
District:
20.0%
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:
1.0%
District:
7.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
1.0%
District:
5.0%
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. 234 School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on January 16, 2008
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - This school is very unique in terms of its multicultural and ethnic background. The staff is very friendly and cooperative. My child loves going to school and I am comfortable with the education level and quality of teachers.
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