At a glance
Reported students
354
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
36th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
393
PS 91: 354 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
8.8:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 91
PS 91 is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Bronx. It is one of 82 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #10. NCES reports 354 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 36th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.8:1, below the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (80.8%) and Black (11%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 91
- 1How do the reported 8.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.29 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.5%
- Hispanic80.8%
- Black11%
- Asian3.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #10
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 59 Community School of Technology (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
352 reported students
Milton Fein School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
363 reported students
PS 207
Elementary · Grades PK–05
364 reported students
PS 15 Institute for Environmental Learning
Elementary · Grades KG–08
372 reported students
PS 23 New Children's School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
332 reported students
PS 306
Elementary · Grades KG–05
379 reported students
Public schools near PS 91
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS 291 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #10 | KG–05 | 311 | 0.1 mi |
| PS 15 Institute for Environmental Learning Elementary · New York City Geographic District #10 | KG–08 | 372 | 0.1 mi |
| KIPP Freedom Charter School Elementary · Charter · KIPP Freedom Charter School | KG–08 | 615 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr Elementary · New York City Geographic District #10 | KG–08 | 638 | 0.3 mi |
| School for Environmental Citizenship Elementary · New York City Geographic District #10 | PK–05 | 557 | 0.3 mi |
| Brilla Caritas Charter School Elementary · Charter · Brilla Caritas Charter School | KG–05 | 417 | 0.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 91
What grades does PS 91 serve?
PS 91 reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #10.
How many students attend PS 91?
PS 91 reported 354 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 36th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 91?
The calculated ratio is 8.8:1, based on 354 students and 40.29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is PS 91 a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 91 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #10 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 91 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is PS 91 in?
PS 91 is part of New York City Geographic District #10, based in Bronx, NY, which operates 82 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 91?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 291 (0.1 mi), PS 15 Institute for Environmental Learning (0.1 mi), KIPP Freedom Charter School (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.