PS 191 Paul Robeson Elementary School in Brooklyn, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

PS 191 Paul Robeson Elementary School is an urban public school in Brooklyn, New York that is part of New York City Dept Of Ed. It serves 167 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.9:1. Its teachers have had 8 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

167 Students

14 Teachers

1600 Park Pl

Brooklyn, NY 11233 View local requests

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PS 191 Paul Robeson Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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PS 191 Paul Robeson Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

94%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

PS 191 Paul Robeson Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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