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P.s. 138 vs. P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy

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School Overview

School
P.s. 138
144-176 E 128th St
New York, NY 10035
P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy
110 E 88th St
New York, NY 10128
Overview
P.s. 138 serves 693 students in grades Prekindergarten-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
PK-12
K-12
Total Students
693 students
354 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 138 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
71% | 29%
77% | 23%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 138.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy.
Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
79 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 138 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
4:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 138 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 138 by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy by grade.
Pre-K Students
23
-
Kindergarten Students
32
11
Grade 1 Students
73
38
Grade 2 Students
57
33
Grade 3 Students
41
20
Grade 4 Students
21
15
Grade 5 Students
28
13
Grade 6 Students
11
17
Grade 7 Students
11
17
Grade 8 Students
5
26
Grade 9 Students
8
5
Grade 10 Students
7
3
Grade 11 Students
5
3
Grade 12 Students
7
1
Ungraded Students
364
152

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 138, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 138, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
63%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 138, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
27%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 138, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 138, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 138, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
0.53
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 138, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
94%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 138, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(14-15 School Year Data)
1%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 138, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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