P.S. 197 the Ocean School

825 Hicksville Rd, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 | (718) 327-1083
  • Grades: PK-6
  • Student Enrollment: 513
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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: 8-25 Hicksville Rd, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
  • Principal or Admin: Jean Mckeon
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: 513
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 42.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 12.2
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 269 (52.4%)
  • Females: 244 (47.6%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
P.S. 197 the Ocean School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian51.0%
Black28255.0%
Asian101.9%
Hispanic21040.9%
White61.2%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For P.S. 197 the Ocean School
  Number Percent
Pre-Kindergarten183.5%
Kindergarten6512.7%
1st Grade7815.2%
2nd Grade6011.7%
3rd Grade6813.3%
4th Grade519.9%
5th Grade448.6%
6th Grade519.9%
Ungraded7815.2%
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:
6.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Without a Valid Teaching Certificate
School:
2.0%
District:
1.0%
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
2.0%
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%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
7.0%
District:
7.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
55.0%
District:
44.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
12.0%
District:
13.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
22.0%
District:
19.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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1 review for P.S. 197 the Ocean School

  • Reviewed by Former Student on September 03, 2010
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • i realy liked this school they are very respectful and one of they best schools i have every been in

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