P.S. 290 Manhattan New School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 644 elementary school students from grades KG-5
- Ranks 127th out of 2,535 elementary schools in NY.
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2004
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 311 E 82nd St, New York, NY 10028
- Principal or Admin: Sharon Hill
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 644
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 44.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.6
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 321 (49.8%)
- Females: 323 (50.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 11 | 1.7% |
| Black | 22 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 74 | 11.5% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 9.5% |
| White | 476 | 73.9% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 112 | 17.4% |
| 1st Grade | 110 | 17.1% |
| 2nd Grade | 97 | 15.1% |
| 3rd Grade | 75 | 11.6% |
| 4th Grade | 98 | 15.2% |
| 5th Grade | 92 | 14.3% |
| Ungraded | 60 | 9.3% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 11-20%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
96.0%
State:
93.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
9.0%
District:
11.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
25.0%
District:
44.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
9.0%
District:
15.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
10.0%
District:
18.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
5.0%
District:
7.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
9.0%
District:
8.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
6.0%
District:
6.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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