P.S. 51 Elias Howe School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 324 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 1093rd out of 2,535 elementary schools in NY.
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2004
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 520 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036
- Principal or Admin: Nancy Sing-Bock
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: 324
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 25.8
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 12.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 170 (52.5%)
- Females: 154 (47.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | 5 | 1.5% |
Black | 36 | 11.1% |
Asian | 46 | 14.2% |
Hispanic | 197 | 60.8% |
White | 40 | 12.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
Pre-Kindergarten | 35 | 10.8% |
Kindergarten | 40 | 12.3% |
1st Grade | 44 | 13.6% |
2nd Grade | 50 | 15.4% |
3rd Grade | 43 | 13.3% |
4th Grade | 54 | 16.7% |
5th Grade | 36 | 11.1% |
Ungraded | 22 | 6.8% |
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:
5.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
15.0%
District:
11.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
19.0%
District:
44.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
12.0%
District:
15.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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