I.S. 252 Arthur S Sommers serves 249 students in grades 7-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
249 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
6%
30%
Black
92%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 I.S. 252 Arthur S Sommers?
249 students attend I.S. 252 Arthur S Sommers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of I.S. 252 Arthur S Sommers students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of I.S. 252 Arthur S Sommers?
I.S. 252 Arthur S Sommers has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.S. 252 Arthur S Sommers offer ?
I.S. 252 Arthur S Sommers offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is I.S. 252 Arthur S Sommers part of?
I.S. 252 Arthur S Sommers is part of New York City Geographic District #18.
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