P.S. 121 Nelson A. Rockefeller School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 250 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-8
- Ranks 717th out of 1,279 middle schools in NY.
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2006
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Lillian Catalano
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: 250
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 19.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 127 (50.8%)
- Females: 123 (49.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | - | - |
Black | 8 | 3.2% |
Asian | 35 | 14.0% |
Hispanic | 111 | 44.4% |
White | 96 | 38.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
Pre-Kindergarten | 36 | 14.4% |
Kindergarten | 33 | 13.2% |
1st Grade | 27 | 10.8% |
2nd Grade | 25 | 10.0% |
3rd Grade | 19 | 7.6% |
4th Grade | 21 | 8.4% |
5th Grade | 17 | 6.8% |
6th Grade | 8 | 3.2% |
7th Grade | 17 | 6.8% |
8th Grade | 24 | 9.6% |
Ungraded | 23 | 9.2% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 81-90%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
94.0%
State:
93.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
21.0%
District:
13.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
40.0%
District:
20.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
63.0%
District:
55.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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