PS 9 SARAH ANDERSON

www.ps9.org

529 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson, located in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, is a highly regarded public elementary school known for its strong sense of community and commitment to academic excellence. Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education that integrates rigorous core academics with robust arts and enrichment programs. It is well-regarded for its diverse student body and active parent involvement, which helps foster a supportive and collaborative environment for both families and educators.

Beyond the traditional classroom setting, P.S. 9 is recognized for its focus on social-emotional learning and its dedicated efforts to provide a well-rounded experience. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities, including music, visual arts, and physical education, which are designed to tap into student creativity and personal growth. With a reputation for academic success and a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere, P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson remains a cornerstone of the local neighborhood, consistently attracting families who value a comprehensive and community-oriented public education.

529

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 9 SARAH ANDERSON
Demographic	Student Count
White	324
Hispanic	82
Black	13
Asian	46
Two or More	62
American Indian	2

White
324 (61.2%)
Hispanic
82 (15.5%)
Two or More
62 (11.7%)
Asian
46 (8.7%)
Black
13 (2.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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 # 3
Phone:	(212)678-2812
Website:	http://www.ps9.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 18

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 70