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P.S. 56 Lewis H. Latimer School

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P.S. 56 Lewis H. Latimer School staff hopes are to model professionalism and a love of learning, engage in professional development focused on improving instructional practices, and actively connect with parents and value diversity. Students will develop the skills necessary to be competent, caring, and responsible members of society. Students will display strong moral character, high self-esteem and the self motivation necessary to achieve high levels of academic success with the ability to meet the challenges of the future. In addition, this mission is best accomplished through the celebration of achievement in all areas of childhood development. School professionals know the importance of early education. They work as a team to be to ensure that every child reaches their full learning potential and academic success in all areas. Lewis H. Latimer School continues to reach out to parents, provide workshops that will help them familiarize themselves with the curriculum and involve them in the learning process.


Overview

P.S. 56 Lewis H. Latimer School

New York City District #13

170 Gates Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238

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Large City (City: Large)

718-857-3149 (Phone)

Serving Grades: PK-5, UE

Principal: Deborah Clark-Johnson

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Student Enrollment Information

Pre-KKindergarten
(Full Day)
1st2nd3rd4th5thUngraded
Elementary
1841565966606642

Additional Student Information

Total Students
408
Attendance Rate
91%
Suspensions
1
Year Statistics Were Compiled
2005
Student / Teacher Ratio
10
Free Lunch
380
Reduced Lunch
6
Student Ethnicities

Student Gender

Staff Information

Full Time Principals
1
Full Time Assistant Principals
1
Other Full Time Professional Staff
6
Full Time Teachers
40
Part Time Principals
0
Part Time Assistant Principals
0
Part Time Teachers
0
Other Part Time Professional Staff
0

Adequate Yearly Progress Decisions

Sub-Group Names
Satisfactory
School Year
Subject:Elementary / Middle School English Language Arts
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:Elementary / Middle School Math
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:Elementary / Middle School Science
All Students
Yes
2006

Regents Results

Subject
Year
# Tested
Percent Passing
 

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