P.S. 56 Norwood Heights School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 575 elementary school students from grades KG-5
- Ranks 1950th out of 2,535 elementary schools in NY.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 341 E 207th St, Bronx, NY 10467
- Principal or Admin: Priscilla Sheeran
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: 575
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 44.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 12.9
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 294 (51.1%)
- Females: 281 (48.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
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Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | 3 | 0.5% |
Black | 77 | 13.4% |
Asian | 140 | 24.3% |
Hispanic | 306 | 53.2% |
White | 49 | 8.5% |
Number of Students Per Grade
![Number of Students Per Grade For P.S. 56 Norwood Heights School](http://www.localschooldirectory.com/images/charts/public-school/NY/3001995-P.S.-56-Norwood-Heights-School-Grades-Offered.png)
Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
Kindergarten | 74 | 12.9% |
1st Grade | 85 | 14.8% |
2nd Grade | 98 | 17.0% |
3rd Grade | 105 | 18.3% |
4th Grade | 99 | 17.2% |
5th Grade | 89 | 15.5% |
Ungraded | 25 | 4.3% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 81-90%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
93.0%
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:
2.0%
District:
3.0%
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
2.0%
District:
7.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
2.0%
District:
8.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
2.0%
District:
7.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
11.0%
District:
10.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
38.0%
District:
37.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
5.0%
District:
15.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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