P.S. 221 Tossaint L'ouverture School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 636 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 2176th out of 2,535 elementary schools in NY.
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2006
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Clara Moodie-Kirkland
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: 636
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 48.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 334 (52.5%)
- Females: 302 (47.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | 4 | 0.6% |
Black | 581 | 91.4% |
Asian | 7 | 1.1% |
Hispanic | 35 | 5.5% |
White | 9 | 1.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
Pre-Kindergarten | 35 | 5.5% |
Kindergarten | 78 | 12.3% |
1st Grade | 76 | 11.9% |
2nd Grade | 94 | 14.8% |
3rd Grade | 111 | 17.5% |
4th Grade | 90 | 14.2% |
5th Grade | 91 | 14.3% |
Ungraded | 61 | 9.6% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 91-100%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
92.0%
State:
93.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Without a Valid Teaching Certificate
School:
2.0%
District:
1.0%
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
2.0%
District:
7.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
1.0%
District:
8.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
2.0%
District:
6.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
4.0%
District:
15.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
54.0%
District:
43.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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