At a glance
Reported students
229
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.65
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
228.5
PS 129 John H Finley: 229 reported students.
State peer staffing position
41st percentile
11.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 129 John H Finley
PS 129 John H Finley is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in New York. It is one of 28 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 5. NCES reports 229 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 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, 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 (54.6%) and Black (39.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 129 John H Finley
- 1How do the reported 11.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.65 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
- 97.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.6%
- Hispanic54.6%
- Black39.3%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- 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 # 5
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 133 Fred R Moore
Elementary · Grades PK–05
225 reported students
PS 197 John B Russwurm
Elementary · Grades PK–05
224 reported students
PS 30 Hernandez/Hughes
Elementary · Grades PK–05
218 reported students
PS 125 Ralph Bunche
Elementary · Grades PK–05
260 reported students
PS 36 Margaret Douglas
Elementary · Grades PK–05
272 reported students
PS 200 James McCune Smith School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
274 reported students
Public schools near PS 129 John H Finley
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem Elementary · Charter · Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem | KG–05 | 152 | under 0.1 mi |
| Teachers College Community School Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 5 | PK–08 | 295 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 161 Pedro Albizu Campos Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 5 | KG–08 | 527 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 92 Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 5 | PK–05 | 165 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 154 Harriet Tubman Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 5 | PK–05 | 182 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 125 Ralph Bunche Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 5 | PK–05 | 260 | 0.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 129 John H Finley
What grades does PS 129 John H Finley serve?
PS 129 John H Finley reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District # 5.
How many students attend PS 129 John H Finley?
PS 129 John H Finley reported 229 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 129 John H Finley?
The calculated ratio is 11.1:1, based on 229 students and 20.65 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 129 John H Finley a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 129 John H Finley is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 5 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 129 John H Finley students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.4% 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 129 John H Finley in?
PS 129 John H Finley is part of New York City Geographic District # 5, based in New York, NY, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 129 John H Finley?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem (under 0.1 mi), Teachers College Community School (0.2 mi), PS 161 Pedro Albizu Campos (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.