The Shield Institute

144-61 Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing, NY, 11354-0113 - View a map of this schoolMap

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The Shield Institute educates and supports New Yorkers of all ages with developmental disabilities. We work to involve citizens with autism and other developmental challenges in the city's cultural, social, and economic mainstream. The Shield Institute has roots in the Jewish community. We have been helping people for 85 years. If we can be of assistance to you or someone you know, we will....

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School Overview:

 
The Shield Institute
School Type Special Education School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - Nursery/Preschool
County Queens County, NY
Student Body
Total Students 248 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color 85% 22%
Students by Grade
Unspecified Grade Placement - 248 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 23 teachers
This School
(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:10 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 210 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 5 hours 6 hours

School Notes:

  • The Shield Institute educates and supports New Yorkers of all ages with developmental disabilities. We work to involve citizens with autism and other developmental challenges in the city's cultural, social, and economic mainstream. The Shield Institute has roots in the Jewish community. We have been helping people for 85 years. If we can be of assistance to you or someone you know, we will.
  • Profile last updated: 01/18/2007

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (11354)
School Zip (11354)
(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate) 54,329 people 18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 31% 32%
Population Average Age 39 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 2.7 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $37,155 $44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 3.6 rooms 4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 52 years old 58 years old
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Zipcode (11354)


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% Owning / % Renting 39% / 61% 41% / 59%

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