- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Ps 120 Carlos Tapia
Federal NCES profile for Ps 120 Carlos Tapia, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360011902445
👥 S:T ratio 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 120 Carlos Tapia earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools.
- #216 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 88.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 120 Carlos Tapia has class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 120 Carlos Tapia ranks #216 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #14 · New York
NCES ID 360011902445 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Ps 120 Carlos Tapia held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 360011902445 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 14.4:1 · 88.8% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students)
Ps 120 Carlos Tapia held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 120 Carlos Tapia in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 318 Eugenio
Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos
1,028 students
- Brooklyn Latin
Brooklyn Latin School (the)
772 students
- Williamsburg P
Williamsburg Preparatory School
667 students
- Ps 31 Samuel F
Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont
644 students
- Ps 84 Jose De
Ps 84 Jose De Diego
636 students
- This school 289
Ps 120 Carlos Tapia
289 students
What this shows Ps 120 Carlos Tapia reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 120 Carlos Tapia compares
Ps 120 Carlos Tapia held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.8% | ▲ 58% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 83% in New York - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
73.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.5%
African American 25.3%
White 4.2%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Ps 120 Carlos Tapia is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 120 Carlos Tapia Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Latin School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg Preparatory School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 84 Jose De Diego | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 120 Carlos Tapia's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~289 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 120 Carlos Tapia
How many students attend Ps 120 Carlos Tapia?
Ps 120 Carlos Tapia has 289 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 120 Carlos Tapia?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 120 Carlos Tapia is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 120 Carlos Tapia?
88.8% of students at Ps 120 Carlos Tapia are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 120 Carlos Tapia?
The largest demographic group at Ps 120 Carlos Tapia is Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 120 Carlos Tapia?
Ps 120 Carlos Tapia has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ps 120 Carlos Tapia rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 120 Carlos Tapia ranks #216 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #14?
Besides Ps 120 Carlos Tapia, New York City Geographic District #14 also operates Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students), Brooklyn Latin School (the) (772 students), and Williamsburg Preparatory School (667 students). See the New York City Geographic District #14 district page for the complete list.