P.S. 79 Francis Lewis School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 814 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 915th out of 2,535 elementary schools in NY.
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2007
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 147-27 15th Dr, Whitestone, NY 11357
- Principal or Admin: Paula Marron
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 814
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 52.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 413 (50.7%)
- Females: 401 (49.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 8 | 1.0% |
| Black | 4 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 237 | 29.1% |
| Hispanic | 125 | 15.4% |
| White | 440 | 54.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 67 | 8.2% |
| Kindergarten | 104 | 12.8% |
| 1st Grade | 111 | 13.6% |
| 2nd Grade | 93 | 11.4% |
| 3rd Grade | 118 | 14.5% |
| 4th Grade | 124 | 15.2% |
| 5th Grade | 128 | 15.7% |
| Ungraded | 69 | 8.5% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 41-50%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
94.0%
State:
93.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
11.0%
District:
11.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
50.0%
District:
11.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
69.0%
District:
56.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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