School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (01-02)
166 students
Total Classroom Teachers (01-02)
9 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(01-02)n/a
n/a
Asian
(01-02)1%
6%
Hispanic
(01-02)71%
19%
Black
(01-02)28%
20%
White
(01-02)n/a
55%
Hawaiian
(01-02)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(01-02)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
83%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
1%
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 Martha P. Neilson School?
166 students attend Martha P. Neilson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Martha P. Neilson School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What school district is Martha P. Neilson School part of?
Martha P. Neilson School is part of New York City Chancellor's Office School District.
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