P.s. 9 serves 619 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 619 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 9's student population of 619 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 114 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
619 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 9 is 0.74, which is more 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
5:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
26%
10%
Hispanic
36%
30%
Black
26%
15%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are P.s. 9 often compared to?
How many students attend P.s. 9?
619 students attend P.s. 9.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of P.s. 9 students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 26% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 9?
P.s. 9 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 9 offer ?
P.s. 9 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 9 part of?
P.s. 9 is part of New York City Special Schools - District 75.
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