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Ps 179

  • 468 E 140TH St
  • Bronx, NY 10454
  • (718) 292-2237
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PS 179 Students

Student Enrollment

PS 179 served 364 students in 2007.

In 2006, 54% of PS 179 students were female and 46% of students were male.

Student Economic Level

In 2007, PS 179 had 98% of students were eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New York had 98% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Subgroups

PS 179 served 30% Limited English Proficient (LEP) students in 2007. LEP students are in the process of acquiring and learning English language skills. The state of New York averaged 30% Limited English Proficient (LEP) students in 2007.

Student-Teacher Ratio

In 2007, PS 179 had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

Student Ethnicity (2007)

This School
State Average
Hispanic
77 %
20 %
Black
23 %
19 %
White
1 %
52 %

Teacher Experience

This School
State Average
Percentage of Individuals Teaching out of Certification
14 %
5 %
Percentage of Teachers with 0-3 Years Experience
21 %
11 %
Turnover Rate for all Teachers
13 %
20 %

Teacher Education Level

This School
State Average
Percentage of Teachers with Master's Degree or Higher
18 %
32 %
Data Source: NY Dept. of Education , NCES

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