Robert E Peary School serves 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert E Peary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Robert E Peary School's student population of 562 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
562 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Robert E Peary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
42%
29%
Black
33%
16%
White
6%
41%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Robert E Peary School?
562 students attend Robert E Peary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Robert E Peary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert E Peary School?
Robert E Peary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Robert E Peary School offer ?
Robert E Peary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert E Peary School part of?
Robert E Peary School is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
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