At a glance
Reported students
295
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.74
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
21st percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
694
PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller: 295 reported students.
State peer staffing position
2nd percentile
7.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller
PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Brooklyn. It is one of 41 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #21. NCES reports 295 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.1:1, below the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (35.3%) and White (31.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller
- 1How do the reported 7.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.74 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.5%
- Hispanic35.3%
- Black4.1%
- Asian24.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #21
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 329 Surfside
Elementary · Grades PK–05
279 reported students
PS 188 Michael E Berdy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
236 reported students
PS 128 Bensonhurst
Elementary · Grades KG–05
435 reported students
PS 90 Edna Cohen School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
499 reported students
PS 199 Frederick Wachtel
Elementary · Grades PK–05
508 reported students
PS 153 Homecrest
Elementary · Grades PK–05
509 reported students
Public schools near PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #20 | PK–08 | 592 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 48 Mapleton Elementary · New York City Geographic District #20 | PK–05 | 487 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 226 Alfred de B Mason Elementary · New York City Geographic District #21 | PK–08 | 877 | 0.5 mi |
| Seeall Academy (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #20 | PK–08 | 851 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 231 Elementary · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | KG–08 | 352 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 99 Isaac Asimov Elementary · New York City Geographic District #21 | PK–08 | 847 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller
What grades does PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller serve?
PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #21.
How many students attend PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller?
PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller reported 295 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller?
The calculated ratio is 7.1:1, based on 295 students and 41.74 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #21 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller in?
PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller is part of New York City Geographic District #21, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 41 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 192 Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry (The) (0.4 mi), PS 48 Mapleton (0.5 mi), PS 226 Alfred de B Mason (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.