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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings
P.s. 9 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
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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
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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