P.S. 361 School

3109 Newkirk Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226 | (718) 856-0600
  • Grades: PK-2
  • Student Enrollment: 627
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
  • Enrolls 627 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-2
  • National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2006

Additional Contact Information
  • Principal or Admin: Dianne Martin
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: 627
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 42.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.9
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 318 (50.7%)
  • Females: 309 (49.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
P.S. 361 School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian20.3%
Black53685.5%
Asian142.2%
Hispanic579.1%
White182.9%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For P.S. 361 School
  Number Percent
Pre-Kindergarten599.4%
Kindergarten16326.0%
1st Grade15624.9%
2nd Grade19230.6%
Ungraded579.1%
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 81-90%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
92.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
3.0%
District:
4.0%
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:
2.0%
District:
5.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
2.0%
District:
4.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
2.0%
District:
5.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
38.0%
District:
50.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
14.0%
District:
10.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
13.0%
District:
12.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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