P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy serves 354 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy's student population of 354 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
53%
30%
Black
40%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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How many students attend P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy?
354 students attend P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy?
P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy offer ?
P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy part of?
P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
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