P.S. 87 William Sherman School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,004 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 311th out of 2,535 elementary schools in NY.
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2004
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 160 W 78th St, New York, NY 10024
- Principal or Admin: Monica Berry
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,004
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 59.8
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.8
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 521 (51.9%)
- Females: 483 (48.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 4 | 0.4% |
| Black | 127 | 12.6% |
| Asian | 66 | 6.6% |
| Hispanic | 184 | 18.3% |
| White | 623 | 62.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 18 | 1.8% |
| Kindergarten | 180 | 17.9% |
| 1st Grade | 151 | 15.0% |
| 2nd Grade | 156 | 15.5% |
| 3rd Grade | 146 | 14.5% |
| 4th Grade | 145 | 14.4% |
| 5th Grade | 151 | 15.0% |
| Ungraded | 57 | 5.7% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 11-20%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
94.0%
State:
93.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
2.0%
District:
10.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
45.0%
District:
40.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
12.0%
District:
20.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
2.0%
District:
9.0%
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:
1.0%
District:
8.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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