P.S. 197 the Ocean School
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 513 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-6
- Ranks 2304th out of 2,535 elementary schools in NY.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 8-25 Hicksville Rd, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
- Principal or Admin: Jean Mckeon
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: 513
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 42.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 12.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 269 (52.4%)
- Females: 244 (47.6%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 5 | 1.0% |
| Black | 282 | 55.0% |
| Asian | 10 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic | 210 | 40.9% |
| White | 6 | 1.2% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 18 | 3.5% |
| Kindergarten | 65 | 12.7% |
| 1st Grade | 78 | 15.2% |
| 2nd Grade | 60 | 11.7% |
| 3rd Grade | 68 | 13.3% |
| 4th Grade | 51 | 9.9% |
| 5th Grade | 44 | 8.6% |
| 6th Grade | 51 | 9.9% |
| Ungraded | 78 | 15.2% |
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%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
5.0%
District:
6.0%
State:
5.0%
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:
4.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
1.0%
District:
6.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
1.0%
District:
5.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
7.0%
District:
7.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
55.0%
District:
44.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
12.0%
District:
13.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
22.0%
District:
19.0%
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. 197 the Ocean School
- Reviewed by Former Student on September 03, 2010
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - i realy liked this school they are very respectful and one of they best schools i have every been in
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