Sixtieth Street School (Closed 2008)

Serving 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, 
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
236 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2007-2008 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
1%
29%
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Black
39%
16%
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White
56%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
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Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
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Source: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sixtieth Street School?
236 students attend Sixtieth Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Sixtieth Street School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sixtieth Street School?
Sixtieth Street School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sixtieth Street School offer ?
Sixtieth Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sixtieth Street School part of?
Sixtieth Street School is part of Niagara Falls City School District.

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