P.S. 46 Edgar Allen Poe School

279 East 196th St, Bronx, NY 10458 | (718) 584-4450
  • Grades: KG-5
  • Student Enrollment: 1,291
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 279 E 196th St, Bronx, NY 10458
  • Principal or Admin: Jennifer Alexander-Ade
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: 1,291
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 80.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.1
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 662 (51.3%)
  • Females: 629 (48.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
P.S. 46 Edgar Allen Poe School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian30.2%
Black23518.2%
Asian403.1%
Hispanic99877.3%
White151.2%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For P.S. 46 Edgar Allen Poe School
  Number Percent
Kindergarten17713.7%
1st Grade22217.2%
2nd Grade19915.4%
3rd Grade20816.1%
4th Grade20415.8%
5th Grade17413.5%
Ungraded1078.3%
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:
4.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Without a Valid Teaching Certificate
School:
1.0%
District:
3.0%
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
5.0%
District:
7.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
4.0%
District:
8.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
4.0%
District:
7.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
7.0%
District:
10.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
27.0%
District:
37.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
12.0%
District:
15.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
6.0%
District:
18.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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1 review for P.S. 46 Edgar Allen Poe School

  • Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on March 24, 2009
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • the best school, best professionals, great atmosphere, it feels like home.

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