Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 191 Mayflower ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 191 Mayflower ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 191 Mayflower's student population of 348 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 191 Mayflower ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 191 Mayflower is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#884 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)70-74%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
68%
10%
Hispanic
22%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 191 Mayflower's ranking?
P.s. 191 Mayflower is ranked #884 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 191 Mayflower often compared to?
P.s. 191 Mayfloweris often viewed alongside schools like James J Ambrose School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 191 Mayflower?
348 students attend P.s. 191 Mayflower.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of P.s. 191 Mayflower students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 191 Mayflower?
P.s. 191 Mayflower has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 191 Mayflower offer ?
P.s. 191 Mayflower offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 191 Mayflower part of?
P.s. 191 Mayflower is part of New York City Geographic District #26 School District.
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