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P.S. 12 (Closed 2023)

430 Howard Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11233

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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

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	P.S. 12
Pre-K	17
Kind	25
1	47
2	41
3	40
4	43
5	50
8	36
Not Listed	45

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Total Students

344 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	P.S. 12
2023	344
2022	344
2021	344
2020	344
2019	344
2018	344
2017	344
2016	344
2015	344
2008	344

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Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	P.S. 12
2023	35
2022	35
2021	35
2020	35
2019	35
2018	35
2017	35
2016	35
2015	35
2008	35

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School Rankings

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State Level (NY)

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	P.S. 12	New York	New York City Geographic District #23
2023	10:1	11:1	11:1
2022	10:1	11:1	10:1
2021	10:1	12:1	11:1
2020	10:1	13:1	13:1
2019	10:1	13:1	13:1
2018	10:1	14:1	13:1
2017	10:1	13:1	13:1
2016	10:1	14:1	13:1
2015	10:1	14:1	14:1
2008	10:1	13:1	14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2023)
Year	P.S. 12	New York	New York City Geographic District #23
2023	1%	10%	1%
2022	1%	10%	1%
2021	1%	10%	1%
2020	1%	9%	1%
2019	1%	9%	1%

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Hispanic

10%

30%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	P.S. 12	New York	New York City Geographic District #23
2023	10%	29%	25%
2022	10%	29%	23%
2021	10%	28%	22%
2020	10%	27%	21%
2019	10%	27%	21%
2018	10%	26%	21%
2017	10%	26%	21%
2016	10%	26%	21%
2015	10%	25%	21%
2008	11%	21%	17%

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Black

89%

16%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	P.S. 12	New York	New York City Geographic District #23
2023	89%	16%	69%
2022	89%	16%	72%
2021	89%	17%	73%
2020	89%	17%	74%
2019	89%	17%	74%
2018	90%	17%	76%
2017	90%	17%	76%
2016	90%	18%	77%
2015	90%	18%	74%
2008	89%	20%	81%

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White

n/a

40%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.20

0.72

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	P.S. 12	New York	New York City Geographic District #23
2023	0.20	0.73	0.46
2022	0.20	0.72	0.43
2021	0.20	0.72	0.42
2020	0.20	0.71	0.40
2019	0.20	0.71	0.40
2018	0.18	0.71	0.39
2017	0.18	0.71	0.39
2016	0.18	0.70	0.37
2015	0.18	0.70	0.38
2008	0.20	0.66	0.32

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Eligible for

83%

54%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	P.S. 12	New York	New York City Geographic District #23
2023	83%	53%	90%
2022	83%	51%	88%
2021	83%	52%	88%
2020	83%	50%	87%
2019	83%	50%	87%
2018	83%	48%	86%
2017	83%	48%	86%
2016	83%	44%	83%
2015	83%	45%	82%
2008	83%	36%	78%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	P.S. 12	New York	New York City Geographic District #23
2023	5%	3%	2%
2022	5%	3%	2%
2021	5%	3%	2%
2020	5%	4%	3%
2019	5%	4%	3%
2018	4%	5%	3%
2017	4%	5%	3%
2016	4%	5%	3%
2015	4%	6%	4%
2008	5%	8%	6%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

New York City Geographic District #23

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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