P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy serves 383 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- 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 383 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
383 students
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
52%
31%
Black
38%
15%
White
3%
39%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)65.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
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
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?
383 students attend P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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.
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