P.S. 230 Doris L. Cohen School
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,230 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 1507th out of 2,535 elementary schools in NY.
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2006
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Sharon Fiden
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: 1,230
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 90.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 596 (48.5%)
- Females: 634 (51.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 37 | 3.0% |
| Asian | 568 | 46.2% |
| Hispanic | 367 | 29.8% |
| White | 258 | 21.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 125 | 10.2% |
| Kindergarten | 181 | 14.7% |
| 1st Grade | 169 | 13.7% |
| 2nd Grade | 183 | 14.9% |
| 3rd Grade | 157 | 12.8% |
| 4th Grade | 161 | 13.1% |
| 5th Grade | 171 | 13.9% |
| Ungraded | 83 | 6.7% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 71-80%
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:
8.0%
District:
10.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
55.0%
District:
37.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
6.0%
District:
16.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
10.0%
District:
21.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
2.0%
District:
8.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
6.0%
District:
11.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
7.0%
District:
10.0%
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. 230 Doris L. Cohen School
- Reviewed by Student on October 15, 2008
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - very good education. 5th grade is the best except for the gym teachers yelling at you
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