Ps 291

Summary:

PS 291 is an elementary school located in the Bronx, New York, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 415 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #10, which is ranked 715 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

PS 291's academic performance has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a 3-star rating in 2023-2024 to a 1-star rating in 2020-2021. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are generally below the New York City District #10 and statewide averages, but it performs relatively better in certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and English Language Learners. The school serves a student population with a very high level of economic disadvantage, as evidenced by the extremely high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as PS 15 Institute for Environmental Learning, PS 91, and PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Junior, generally perform better than PS 291 on state assessments, with higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math. The nearby charter schools, Brilla Caritas Charter School and Brilla Pax Charter School, also outperform PS 291 on 3rd-grade state assessments. This suggests that there is potential for improvement at PS 291 with the right strategies and support.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2195 Andrews Ave
       Bronx, NY  10453


(718) 563-0776

District: New York City Geographic District #10

SchoolDigger Rank:
1222nd of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,423 Help


Students who attend Ps 291 usually attend:

Middle:    Academy For Personal Leadership And Excellence
    Creston Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  415

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.1%
African American:
6.3%
White:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.6% Help


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Compare Details Ps 291 ranks better than 50% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 5th among 40 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #10. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.1%), African American (6.3%), White (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 291 is 12.6. 28 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 291 is $20,423. 30 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ps 291:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 291 1222nd of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 291 in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #10:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #10 715th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ps 291

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Rank History for all students at Ps 291

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 34.46 1653rd 2206 25.1%
2007 27.17 1764th 2219 20.5%
2008 33.83 1692nd 2227 24.0%
2009 37.86 1669th 2257 26.1%
2010 44.71 1429th 2263 36.9%
2011 36.52 1606th 2286 29.7%
2012 34.44 1667th 2320 28.1%
2013 35.35 1544th 2325 33.6%
2014 27.41 1785th 2345 23.9%
2015 31.00 1686th 2352 28.3%
2016 38.70 1485th 2366 37.2%
2017 33.76 1615th 2386 32.3%
2018 31.08 1722nd 2395 28.1%
2019 29.86 1733rd 2413 28.2%
2021 15.72 1944th 2201 11.7%
2022 24.16 1930th 2434 20.7%
2023 42.06 1387th 2439 43.1%
2024 47.69 1222nd 2445 50.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ps 291

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.54 453rd 938 51.7%
2019 34.53 574th 860 33.3%
2022 40.92 549th 1027 46.5%
2023 42.25 516th 1001 48.5%
2024 57.67 285th 1066 73.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 291

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.85 823rd 1941 57.6%
2019 29.85 1353rd 1859 27.2%
2022 37.68 1205th 2031 40.7%
2023 41.51 1026th 2016 49.1%
2024 60.65 561st 2110 73.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 291

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.62 1297th 2032 36.2%
2024 61.32 625th 2078 69.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Ps 291

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.82 288th 730 60.5%
2019 53.28 218th 570 61.8%
2022 57.12 208th 622 66.6%
2023 57.28 227th 637 64.4%
2024 62.98 190th 766 75.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Ps 291

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.72 1789th 2338 23.5%
2019 28.02 1765th 2357 25.1%
2021 23.05 1599th 1955 18.2%
2022 24.91 1902nd 2401 20.8%
2023 49.84 1164th 2403 51.6%
2024 54.16 1020th 2413 57.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Ps 291

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.06 1595th 2340 31.8%
2019 32.76 1628th 2358 31.0%
2021 11.93 1818th 1961 7.3%
2022 26.02 1883rd 2400 21.5%
2023 35.08 1568th 2400 34.7%
2024 41.02 1409th 2411 41.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ps 291

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.16 713th 1392 48.8%
2019 44.28 690th 1315 47.5%
2022 24.93 1237th 1503 17.7%
2023 55.34 552nd 1429 61.4%
2024 62.69 438th 1531 71.4%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Ps 291

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 2 117 4 437 2 n/a n/a 0 562
1996 2 117 4 437 2 n/a n/a 0 562
1997 1 156 14 527 6 n/a n/a 0 704
1998 1 194 9 486 8 n/a n/a 0 698
1999 0 155 7 482 0 n/a n/a 0 644
2000 2 164 11 510 1 n/a n/a 0 688
2001 5 143 14 476 3 n/a n/a 0 641
2002 5 97 15 459 2 n/a n/a 0 578
2003 5 97 15 459 2 n/a n/a 0 578
2004 5 91 22 499 3 n/a n/a 0 620
2005 8 78 22 479 4 n/a n/a 0 591
2006 8 77 18 471 4 n/a n/a 0 578
2007 7 87 18 464 1 n/a n/a 0 577
2008 3 98 18 454 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2009 4 87 13 453 0 n/a n/a 0 557
2010 4 67 10 471 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2011 6 63 5 479 1 0 0 0 554
2012 4 61 3 513 1 0 1 0 583
2013 6 65 1 495 2 0 2 0 571
2014 7 74 3 592 2 0 1 0 679
2015 2 76 5 616 2 0 1 0 702
2016 1 70 3 588 3 0 1 0 666
2017 2 70 5 580 1 0 3 0 661
2018 5 60 5 564 1 0 0 0 635
2019 2 45 4 547 0 0 0 0 598
2020 2 44 2 525 0 0 0 0 573
2021 6 37 3 488 0 0 0 0 534
2022 8 30 3 406 0 0 0 0 447
2023 6 26 2 378 1 0 2 0 415

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ps 291

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 562 27.2 20.7 n/a
1996 562 27.2 20.7 n/a
1997 704 33.2 21.2 93.8
1998 698 38.0 18.4 95
1999 644 42.2 15.3 93.6
2000 688 40.2 17.1 87.6
2001 641 42.0 15.3 94.1
2002 578 n/a n/a n/a
2003 578 n/a n/a n/a
2004 620 n/a n/a n/a
2005 591 42.0 14.1 0
2006 578 39.0 14.8 79.9
2007 577 44.0 13.1 81.3
2008 573 42.0 13.6 95.8
2009 557 45.0 12.4 99.5
2010 552 45.0 12.2 n/a
2011 554 42.1 13.1 99.5
2012 583 41.9 13.8 99.5
2013 571 42.0 13.5 99.3
2014 679 45.0 15.0 99.3
2015 702 44.0 15.9 97.6
2016 666 46.0 14.4 98.5
2017 661 44.0 14.9 98.6
2018 635 45.0 14.1 98.9
2019 598 47.0 12.7 99.8
2020 573 37.0 15.4 99.5
2021 534 37.0 14.4 97.8
2022 447 34.9 12.8 98.2
2023 415 32.9 12.6 98.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ps 291

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 562 27.2 20.7 n/a
1996 562 27.2 20.7 n/a
1997 704 33.2 21.2 93.8
1998 698 38.0 18.4 95
1999 644 42.2 15.3 93.6
2000 688 40.2 17.1 87.6
2001 641 42.0 15.3 94.1
2002 578 n/a n/a n/a
2003 578 n/a n/a n/a
2004 620 n/a n/a n/a
2005 591 42.0 14.1 0
2006 578 39.0 14.8 79.9
2007 577 44.0 13.1 81.3
2008 573 42.0 13.6 95.8
2009 557 45.0 12.4 99.5
2010 552 45.0 12.2 n/a
2011 554 42.1 13.1 99.5
2012 583 41.9 13.8 99.5
2013 571 42.0 13.5 99.3
2014 679 45.0 15.0 99.3
2015 702 44.0 15.9 97.6
2016 666 46.0 14.4 98.5
2017 661 44.0 14.9 98.6
2018 635 45.0 14.1 98.9
2019 598 47.0 12.7 99.8
2020 573 37.0 15.4 99.5
2021 534 37.0 14.4 97.8
2022 447 34.9 12.8 98.2
2023 415 32.9 12.6 98.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely Immunized
201597.6%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ps 291

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,398 (9.0%) $14,171 (91.0%) $15,569
2020 $1,036 (6.7%) $14,526 (93.3%) $15,563
2021 $1,492 (8.9%) $15,308 (91.1%) $16,800
2022 $3,724 (17.7%) $17,341 (82.3%) $21,065
2023 $2,376 (11.6%) $18,047 (88.4%) $20,423

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ps 291

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1733rd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1387th of 2439 Elementary schools
 15%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ps 291)4641.6
 4.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #10)3832.2
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Ps 291)3458.2
 24.2%
   3rd Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #10)3535.2
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 291)4850.6
 2.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #10)3736.1
 0.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Ps 291)3852.3
 14.3%
   4th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #10)3433
 1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 291)2334.2
 11.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #10)2836.3
 8.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Ps 291)2924.7
 4.3%
   5th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #10)2934.5
 5.5%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students598415
 30.6%
African American4526
 42.2%
American Indian01
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic547378
 30.9%
Pacific Islander00
White26
 200%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.8%98.6%
 1.3%


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Ps 291 ranks 1222nd of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Ps 291 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Academy For Personal Leadership And Excellence
Middle : Creston Academy

Students at Ps 291 are 91% Hispanic, 6% African American, 1% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 415 students attended Ps 291.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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