P.S. 12 serves 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
344 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
10%
30%
Black
89%
15%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend P.S. 12?
344 students attend P.S. 12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of P.S. 12 students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.S. 12?
P.S. 12 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 12 offer ?
P.S. 12 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is P.S. 12 part of?
P.S. 12 is part of New York City Geographic District #23.
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