Serving 804 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 91 Richard Arkwright ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 804 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.S. 91 Richard Arkwright's student population of 804 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
804 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 91 Richard Arkwright ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 91 Richard Arkwright is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2562 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
55%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
35%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 91 Richard Arkwright's ranking?
P.S. 91 Richard Arkwright is ranked #2562 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 91 Richard Arkwright often compared to?
P.S. 91 Richard Arkwrightis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 88 Seneca by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 91 Richard Arkwright?
804 students attend P.S. 91 Richard Arkwright.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of P.S. 91 Richard Arkwright students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 91 Richard Arkwright?
P.S. 91 Richard Arkwright has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 91 Richard Arkwright offer ?
P.S. 91 Richard Arkwright offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 91 Richard Arkwright part of?
P.S. 91 Richard Arkwright is part of New York City Geographic District #24 School District.
School Reviews
4 10/12/2020
As a former student here, I was thriving at this school! There is Greater Ridgewood here! They had other activities here too, from what I've seen. I am class of 2020 and trust me, the ENTIRE fifth grade love this school! (mostly) Only there a few cons for this school. And most of the fifth graders who were here were thriving too! So please, if possible, go to this school! Don't turn it down! :D
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