PS 91 RICHARD ARKWRIGHT

www.ps91q.org

771 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

**PS 91 Richard Arkwright**, located at 68-10 Central Avenue in Glendale, Queens, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is known for fostering a structured and supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. The school’s mission generally centers on promoting student achievement and social-emotional development, ensuring that children are prepared for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, PS 91 serves as a neighborhood hub that places a high value on community involvement and parental engagement. The school typically offers a variety of enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and support services designed to address the diverse needs of its student body. With a focus on inclusive education, PS 91 strives to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow as critical thinkers and responsible members of the Glendale community.

771

Total Students

53.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 91 RICHARD ARKWRIGHT
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	439
Black	21
Asian	36
Two or More	2
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
439 (56.9%)
White
259 (33.6%)
Asian
36 (4.7%)
Black
21 (2.7%)
American Indian
12 (1.6%)
Two or More
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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 #24
Phone:	(718)821-6880
Website:	http://www.ps91q.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	771
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	537
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 111

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 130

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 101