Enrollment
163
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 191 Paul Robeson
Federal NCES profile for Ps 191 Paul Robeson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009502656
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 191 Paul Robeson earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #91 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 94.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 191 Paul Robeson has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 191 Paul Robeson ranks #91 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009502656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 191 Paul Robeson compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 191 Paul Robeson
Ps 191 Paul Robeson is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 163 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 94.3% of students qualify for free meals, 68% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of New York schools, with 163 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 235 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #166.
Its student body is led by African American (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 42/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 74.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Clara Barton High School (1,325 students) and Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students) alongside Ps 191 Paul Robeson.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ps 191 Paul Robeson compares
Ps 191 Paul Robeson on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.3% | ▲ 68% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in New York - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
74.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
White 2.5%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Ps 191 Paul Robeson is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 191 Paul Robeson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Medgar Evers College Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 249 Caton (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 316 Elijah Stroud | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 191 Paul Robeson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~163 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 191 Paul Robeson
How many students attend Ps 191 Paul Robeson?
Ps 191 Paul Robeson has 163 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 191 Paul Robeson?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 191 Paul Robeson is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 191 Paul Robeson?
94.3% of students at Ps 191 Paul Robeson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 191 Paul Robeson?
The largest demographic group at Ps 191 Paul Robeson is African American at 73.0% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 191 Paul Robeson?
Ps 191 Paul Robeson has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ps 191 Paul Robeson rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 191 Paul Robeson ranks #91 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
Is Ps 191 Paul Robeson a good school?
Ps 191 Paul Robeson earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #17?
Besides Ps 191 Paul Robeson, New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Clara Barton High School (1,325 students), Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students), and Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) (887 students). See the New York City Geographic District #17 district page for the complete list.
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