Enrollment
311
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bronx, NY
Ps 291
Federal NCES profile for Ps 291, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360008701306
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 291 earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #36 of 86
- elementary schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 97.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 291 has class sizes smaller than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 291 ranks #36 of 86 elementary schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008701306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 291 compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 291
Ps 291 is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 311 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 97.6% of students qualify for free meals, 74% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 311 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 527 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #198.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 77.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students) and Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students) alongside Ps 291.
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 291 compares
Ps 291 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.6% | ▲ 74% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 25% in New York - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
77.2%
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
Hispanic or Latino 90.4%
African American 7.1%
White 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, Ps 291 is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 291 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx High School of Science (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Clinton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 291's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary 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 (~311 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 291
How many students attend Ps 291?
Ps 291 has 311 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 291?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 291 is 9.7:1, which is 18% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 291?
97.6% of students at Ps 291 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 291?
The largest demographic group at Ps 291 is Hispanic or Latino at 90.4% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 291?
Ps 291 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 291 rank among elementary schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 291 ranks #36 of 86 elementary schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bronx on the city page.
Is Ps 291 a good school?
Ps 291 earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. 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 #10?
Besides Ps 291, New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students), Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students), and Dewitt Clinton High School (1,212 students). See the New York City Geographic District #10 district page for the complete list.
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