Ps 129 Patricia Larkin

128-02 7th Ave
College Point, NY 11356
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,140 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 129 Patricia Larkin 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 approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,140 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ps 129 Patricia Larkin's student population of 1,140 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,140 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
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School Rankings

Ps 129 Patricia Larkin ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 129 Patricia Larkin is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#1781 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
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55-59%
55%
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60-64%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
33%
10%
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Hispanic
56%
29%
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Black
1%
16%
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White
8%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ps 129 Patricia Larkin's ranking?
Ps 129 Patricia Larkin is ranked #1781 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 129 Patricia Larkin often compared to?
Ps 129 Patricia Larkinis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 29 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 55% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 129 Patricia Larkin?
1,140 students attend Ps 129 Patricia Larkin.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Ps 129 Patricia Larkin students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 129 Patricia Larkin?
Ps 129 Patricia Larkin has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 129 Patricia Larkin offer ?
Ps 129 Patricia Larkin offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 129 Patricia Larkin part of?

School Reviews

5   8/2/2010
This is a wonderful school, I was a former student some years ago and I would recommmend this school to anyone.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - mz_ot

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,140 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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