At a glance
Reported students
562
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49.02
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
562
PS 212: 562 reported students.
State peer staffing position
48th percentile
11.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 212
PS 212 is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Jackson Heights. It is one of 54 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #30. NCES reports 562 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 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.5:1, close to 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 (61.4%) and Asian (20.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 212
- 1How do the reported 11.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 49.02 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
- 65.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.3%
- Hispanic61.4%
- Black0.5%
- Asian20.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5%
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 #30
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 111 Jacob Blackwell
Elementary · Grades PK–08
554 reported students
PS 2 Alfred Zimberg
Elementary · Grades PK–05
583 reported students
PS 85 Judge Charles Vallone
Elementary · Grades PK–05
535 reported students
30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide)
Elementary · Grades KG–08
525 reported students
PS 112 Dutch Kills
Elementary · Grades PK–05
521 reported students
PS 17 Henry David Thoreau
Elementary · Grades PK–05
610 reported students
Public schools near PS 212
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 222-Fire Fighter Christopher a Santora School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #30 | PK–02 | 197 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 69 Jackson Heights Elementary · New York City Geographic District #30 | PK–05 | 764 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 148 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #30 | PK–05 | 653 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #24 | KG–05 | 1,047 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 149 Christa McAuliffe Elementary · New York City Geographic District #30 | PK–05 | 706 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 280 Home of the Lionhearts Elementary · New York City Geographic District #30 | KG–05 | 447 | 0.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 212
What grades does PS 212 serve?
PS 212 reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #30.
How many students attend PS 212?
PS 212 reported 562 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 212?
The calculated ratio is 11.5:1, based on 562 students and 49.02 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 212 a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 212 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #30 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 212 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
65.8% 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 212 in?
PS 212 is part of New York City Geographic District #30, based in Long Island City, NY, which operates 54 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 212?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 222-Fire Fighter Christopher a Santora School (0.3 mi), PS 69 Jackson Heights (0.3 mi), PS 148 (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.