- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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
📋 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Ps 191 Paul Robeson held near 165 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 360009502656 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 10.2:1 · 94.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara Barton High School (1,325 students)
Ps 191 Paul Robeson held near 165 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 191 Paul Robeson in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clara Barton H
Clara Barton High School
1,325 students
- Medgar Evers C
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
1,267 students
- Ps 189 Bilingu
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the)
887 students
- Ps 249 Caton (
Ps 249 Caton (the)
663 students
- Ps 316 Elijah
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud
644 students
- This school 163
Ps 191 Paul Robeson
163 students
What this shows Ps 191 Paul Robeson reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 191 Paul Robeson compares
Ps 191 Paul Robeson held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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.
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
- 1,267
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~163 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 165 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.