P.S. 200 James M. Smith School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 521 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 2327th out of 2,535 elementary schools in NY.
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2004
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Renee Belton
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: 521
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 53.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 9.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 267 (51.2%)
- Females: 254 (48.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | - | - |
Black | 347 | 66.6% |
Asian | 3 | 0.6% |
Hispanic | 160 | 30.7% |
White | 11 | 2.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
Pre-Kindergarten | 35 | 6.7% |
Kindergarten | 68 | 13.1% |
1st Grade | 64 | 12.3% |
2nd Grade | 60 | 11.5% |
3rd Grade | 85 | 16.3% |
4th Grade | 79 | 15.2% |
5th Grade | 69 | 13.2% |
Ungraded | 61 | 11.7% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 81-90%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
90.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
2.0%
District:
5.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
7.0%
District:
11.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
33.0%
District:
37.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
20.0%
District:
18.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
43.0%
District:
31.0%
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:
2.0%
District:
11.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
2.0%
District:
10.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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