P.S. 234 Independence School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 820 elementary school students from grades KG-5
- Ranks 194th out of 2,535 elementary schools in NY.
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2004
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Lisa Ripperger
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 820
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 50.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 423 (51.6%)
- Females: 397 (48.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 10 | 1.2% |
| Black | 34 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 129 | 15.7% |
| Hispanic | 63 | 7.7% |
| White | 584 | 71.2% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 115 | 14.0% |
| 1st Grade | 179 | 21.8% |
| 2nd Grade | 133 | 16.2% |
| 3rd Grade | 122 | 14.9% |
| 4th Grade | 121 | 14.8% |
| 5th Grade | 117 | 14.3% |
| Ungraded | 33 | 4.0% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 1-10%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
95.0%
State:
93.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Without a Valid Teaching Certificate
School:
2.0%
District:
2.0%
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 Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
16.0%
District:
11.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
40.0%
District:
44.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
6.0%
District:
15.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
13.0%
District:
18.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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