P.S. 49 Willis Avenue School

383 East 139th St, Bronx, NY 10454 | (718) 292-4623
  • Grades: PK-5
  • Student Enrollment: 652
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 383 E 139th St, Bronx, NY 10454
  • Principal or Admin: Laura Galloway
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 652
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 56.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 11.6
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 326 (50.0%)
  • Females: 326 (50.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
P.S. 49 Willis Avenue School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian20.3%
Black18428.2%
Asian--
Hispanic46471.2%
White20.3%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For P.S. 49 Willis Avenue School
  Number Percent
Pre-Kindergarten365.5%
Kindergarten8613.2%
1st Grade9514.6%
2nd Grade9214.1%
3rd Grade9214.1%
4th Grade8913.7%
5th Grade8012.3%
Ungraded8212.6%
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 91-100%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
91.0%
State:
93.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Without a Valid Teaching Certificate
School:
2.0%
District:
3.0%
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
2.0%
District:
8.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
1.0%
District:
9.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
9.0%
District:
16.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
25.0%
District:
33.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
7.0%
District:
15.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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