P.s. 9 serves 622 students in grades Kindergarten-9.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 622 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 9's student population of 622 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
622 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
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School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 9 is 0.73, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Asian
26%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Hispanic
38%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Black
23%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
9%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)79.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2011–2024. View full 17-year historical data
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?
622 students attend P.s. 9.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of P.s. 9 students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 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-9 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 9 part of?
P.s. 9 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75.
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