P.S. 277 Dr. E L Antonetty Child Liter serves 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
516 students
Total Classroom Teachers (01-02)
57 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
79%
30%
Black
20%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
85%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Chancellor's Office School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend P.S. 277 Dr. E L Antonetty Child Liter?
516 students attend P.S. 277 Dr. E L Antonetty Child Liter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of P.S. 277 Dr. E L Antonetty Child Liter students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does P.S. 277 Dr. E L Antonetty Child Liter offer ?
P.S. 277 Dr. E L Antonetty Child Liter offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is P.S. 277 Dr. E L Antonetty Child Liter part of?
P.S. 277 Dr. E L Antonetty Child Liter is part of New York City Chancellor's Office School District.
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