Serving 139 students in grades 9-12, Felisa Rincon De Gautier Institute For Law And Public Policy Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-59%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
72%
30%
Black
21%
15%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)35-39%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Felisa Rincon De Gautier Institute For Law And Public Policy Elementary School?
The graduation rate of Felisa Rincon De Gautier Institute For Law And Public Policy Elementary School is 35-39%, which is lower than the New York state average of 82%.
How many students attend Felisa Rincon De Gautier Institute For Law And Public Policy Elementary School?
139 students attend Felisa Rincon De Gautier Institute For Law And Public Policy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Felisa Rincon De Gautier Institute For Law And Public Policy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Felisa Rincon De Gautier Institute For Law And Public Policy Elementary School?
Felisa Rincon De Gautier Institute For Law And Public Policy Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Felisa Rincon De Gautier Institute For Law And Public Policy Elementary School offer ?
Felisa Rincon De Gautier Institute For Law And Public Policy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Felisa Rincon De Gautier Institute For Law And Public Policy Elementary School part of?
Felisa Rincon De Gautier Institute For Law And Public Policy Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District # 8.
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