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 Facts (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
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy often compared to?
P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedyis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 138 by visitors of our site.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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