PS 191 MAYFLOWER

www.ps191q.com

330 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 191, also known as the Mayflower School, is a public elementary school located in the Floral Park neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students in grades PK through 5, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 26, which is historically recognized as one of the highest-performing school districts in the city. The school is known for its stable, community-oriented atmosphere and its commitment to fostering a traditional academic environment for a diverse student body.

Academically, PS 191 emphasizes a foundational curriculum that prepares students for middle school through a focus on literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school prides itself on maintaining strong ties with families in the Floral Park area, often characterized by active parental involvement and a collaborative school culture. By prioritizing a structured learning environment and consistent support, PS 191 aims to provide a well-rounded education that addresses both the intellectual and social-emotional needs of its young learners.

330

Total Students

24.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 191 MAYFLOWER
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	57
Black	9
Asian	236
Two or More	9
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
236 (71.5 %)
Hispanic
57 (17.3 %)
White
17 (5.2 %)
Black
9 (2.7 %)
Two or More
9 (2.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26
Phone:	(718)831-4032
Website:	http://www.ps191q.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	205
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 48

Ungraded 1