PS 191 PAUL ROBESON

PS 191 PAUL ROBESON is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #17 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 173 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, PS 191 PAUL ROBESON has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PS 191, also known as the Paul Robeson School, is a public elementary school located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students in grades PK through 5, the school is situated on Park Place and operates within the New York City Department of Education’s District 17. Named after the famed activist, athlete, and performer Paul Robeson, the school aims to foster an environment of academic growth and social development for its diverse student body.

Academically, the school focuses on building strong foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while integrating social-emotional learning to support the "whole child." Being part of the Brooklyn educational landscape, PS 191 often emphasizes community engagement and cultural awareness, reflecting the historical significance of its namesake. As with many schools in the district, it provides various support services for English Language Learners and students with special needs, striving to create an inclusive classroom experience for all residents of the 11233 zip code.

For more information, contact PS 191 PAUL ROBESON at (718) 756-1206 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.