Serving 299 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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 121 Nelson A Rockefeller ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 121 Nelson A Rockefeller's student population of 299 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
299 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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 0.71, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1336 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
21%
10%
Hispanic
36%
30%
Black
5%
16%
White
35%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
299 students attend P.s. 121 Nelson A Rockefeller.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of P.s. 121 Nelson A Rockefeller students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 2% 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 School District.
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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