- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 91 Albany Avenue School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 91 Albany Avenue School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009502348
👥 S:T ratio 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 91 Albany Avenue School (the) earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #137 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 91.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 91 Albany Avenue School (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 91 Albany Avenue School (the) ranks #137 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009502348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Ps 91 Albany Avenue School (the) shrank from 161 students in 2022-23 to 151 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.8 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 360009502348 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
148 enr · 11.4:1 · 91.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara Barton High School (1,325 students)
Ps 91 Albany Avenue School (the) shrank from 161 students in 2022-23 to 151 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 13.8 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 91 Albany Avenue School (the) 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 148
Ps 91 Albany Avenue School (the)
148 students
What this shows Ps 91 Albany Avenue School (the) reports 148 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 91 Albany Avenue School (the) compares
Ps 91 Albany Avenue School (the) is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.3% | ▲ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
148
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New York - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
87.8%
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 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
Two or More 1.4%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Ps 91 Albany Avenue School (the) is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 91 Albany Avenue School (the) 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 | Similar 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 91 Albany Avenue School (the)'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 (~148 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 91 Albany Avenue School (the)
How many students attend Ps 91 Albany Avenue School (the)?
Ps 91 Albany Avenue School (the) has 148 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 161 (2022-23) → 151 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 91 Albany Avenue School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 91 Albany Avenue School (the) is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 91 Albany Avenue School (the)?
91.3% of students at Ps 91 Albany Avenue School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 91 Albany Avenue School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 91 Albany Avenue School (the) is African American at 74.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 91 Albany Avenue School (the)?
Ps 91 Albany Avenue School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 91 Albany Avenue School (the) rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 91 Albany Avenue School (the) ranks #137 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 91 Albany Avenue School (the), 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.