P.S. 117 J. Keld-Briarwood School
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5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,176 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-6
- Ranks 1564th out of 2,535 elementary schools in NY.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 85-15 143rd St, Jamaica, NY 11435
- Principal or Admin: Paula Cunningham
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: 1,176
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 78.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 596 (50.7%)
- Females: 580 (49.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 4 | 0.3% |
| Black | 142 | 12.1% |
| Asian | 481 | 40.9% |
| Hispanic | 339 | 28.8% |
| White | 210 | 17.9% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 32 | 2.7% |
| Kindergarten | 173 | 14.7% |
| 1st Grade | 149 | 12.7% |
| 2nd Grade | 159 | 13.5% |
| 3rd Grade | 151 | 12.8% |
| 4th Grade | 143 | 12.2% |
| 5th Grade | 172 | 14.6% |
| 6th Grade | 137 | 11.6% |
| Ungraded | 60 | 5.1% |
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:
2.0%
District:
5.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
6.0%
District:
6.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
44.0%
District:
52.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
8.0%
District:
11.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
10.0%
District:
12.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
1.0%
District:
4.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
1.0%
District:
6.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
1.0%
District:
5.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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2 reviews for P.S. 117 J. Keld-Briarwood School
- Reviewed by Student on August 17, 2010
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - my school is the best school that u can find.it has free breakfast and lunch!the teachers make learning fun.the teachers get u ready for next grade.if u misbehave they talk to u and try to resolve the problem and make u feel better.
thank u
andrew sinanan
- Reviewed by Former Student on May 14, 2010
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- Careful... this school isn't good for all types of children, the kids are kinda cruel and go unsupervised for the most part.
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