At a glance
Reported students
838
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
62
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
761
PS 12 James B Colgate: 838 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
13.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 12 James B Colgate
PS 12 James B Colgate is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Woodside. It is one of 58 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #24. NCES reports 838 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, above 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 Asian (54.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (38.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 12 James B Colgate
- 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 62 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
- 85.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.9%
- Hispanic38.4%
- Black0.7%
- Asian54.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.3%
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 #24
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 13 Clement C Moore
Elementary · Grades PK–05
815 reported students
PS 110
Elementary · Grades KG–05
808 reported students
Elm Tree Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
878 reported students
PS 91 Richard Arkwright
Elementary · Grades PK–05
771 reported students
Ps/Is 113 Anthony J Pranzo
Elementary · Grades PK–08
771 reported students
PS 153 Maspeth Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
764 reported students
Public schools near PS 12 James B Colgate
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 69 Jackson Heights Elementary · New York City Geographic District #30 | PK–05 | 764 | 0.5 mi |
| Elm Community Charter School Elementary · Charter · Elm Community Charter School | KG–05 | 460 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 229 Emanuel Kaplan Elementary · New York City Geographic District #24 | PK–05 | 1,066 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 7 Louis F Simeone Elementary · New York City Geographic District #24 | PK–05 | 1,187 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #24 | KG–05 | 1,047 | 0.7 mi |
| Hector Figueroa School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #30 | PK–05 | 455 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 12 James B Colgate
What grades does PS 12 James B Colgate serve?
PS 12 James B Colgate reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #24.
How many students attend PS 12 James B Colgate?
PS 12 James B Colgate reported 838 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 12 James B Colgate?
The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 838 students and 62 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 12 James B Colgate a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 12 James B Colgate is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #24 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 12 James B Colgate students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
85.9% 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 12 James B Colgate in?
PS 12 James B Colgate is part of New York City Geographic District #24, based in Corona, NY, which operates 58 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 12 James B Colgate?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 69 Jackson Heights (0.5 mi), Elm Community Charter School (0.6 mi), PS 229 Emanuel Kaplan (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.