Serving 295 students in grades Kindergarten-8, P.s. 121 Nelson A Rockefeller ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 121 Nelson A. Rockefeller serves a 0.3 square mile area in Brooklyn, NY, with a typical drive to the school taking about 5-10 minutes and the furthest edge of the zone located 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 121 Nelson A Rockefeller's student population of 295 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
295 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 121 Nelson A Rockefeller ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 121 Nelson A Rockefeller is 0.72, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1336 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
25%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 121 Nelson A Rockefeller's ranking?
P.s. 121 Nelson A Rockefeller is ranked #1336 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 121 Nelson A Rockefeller often compared to?
P.s. 121 Nelson A Rockefelleris often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 192 Magnet School For Math And Science Inquiry by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 121 Nelson A Rockefeller?
295 students attend P.s. 121 Nelson A Rockefeller.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of P.s. 121 Nelson A Rockefeller students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 121 Nelson A Rockefeller?
P.s. 121 Nelson A Rockefeller has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 121 Nelson A Rockefeller offer ?
P.s. 121 Nelson A Rockefeller offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 121 Nelson A Rockefeller part of?
P.s. 121 Nelson A Rockefeller is part of New York City Geographic District #21.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 121 Nelson A Rockefeller located?
P.s. 121 Nelson A Rockefeller is located in the Mapleton neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Mapleton.
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