Veteran's Memorial School (Closed 2023)

Veteran's Memorial School serves 867 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
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 Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
867 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
81%
30%
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Black
18%
16%
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White
1%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.31
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Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
83%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
7%
7%
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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 Veteran's Memorial School?
867 students attend Veteran's Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Veteran's Memorial School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Veteran's Memorial School?
Veteran's Memorial School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Veteran's Memorial School offer ?
Veteran's Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Veteran's Memorial School part of?
Veteran's Memorial School is part of New York City Chancellor's Office School District.

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