- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flushing, NY
Ps 120
Federal NCES profile for Ps 120, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012202444
👥 S:T ratio 40
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 120 earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools.
- #18 of 28
- schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for New York
- 81.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 120 has class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 120 ranks #18 of 28 schools in Flushing, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012202444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+67 students YoY
Ps 120 grew from 699 students in 2022-23 to 766 in 2023-24 (+9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 50.2 → 54.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+67 students YoY 360012202444 · Flushing, NY Other · MID · TRAD
748 enr · 15:1 · 81.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: John Bowne High School (2,778 students)
Ps 120 grew from 699 students in 2022-23 to 766 in 2023-24 (+9.6%). Teacher FTE added 50.2 → 54.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 120 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Bowne Hig
John Bowne High School
2,778 students
- Flushing High
Flushing High School
1,650 students
- Jhs 185 Edward
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker
1,516 students
- Townsend Harri
Townsend Harris High School
1,342 students
- Is 237
Is 237
1,313 students
- This school 748
Ps 120
748 students
What this shows Ps 120 reports 748 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 120 compares
Ps 120 is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.4% | ▲ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 748 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
748
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 86% in New York - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.9%
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
Asian 64.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%
White 1.7%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Asian at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Ps 120 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 120 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flushing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Townsend Harris High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 237 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 120's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~748 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 120
How many students attend Ps 120?
Ps 120 has 748 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flushing, NY. CCD year-over-year: 699 (2022-23) → 766 (2023-24), up 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 120?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 120 is 15:1, which is 27% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 120?
81.4% of students at Ps 120 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 120?
The largest demographic group at Ps 120 is Asian at 64.4% of enrollment, in Flushing, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 120?
Ps 120 has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 rank among schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 120 ranks #18 of 28 schools in Flushing, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flushing on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #25?
Besides Ps 120, New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students), Flushing High School (1,650 students), and Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker (1,516 students). See the New York City Geographic District #25 district page for the complete list.