- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · College Point, NY
Ps 129 Patricia Larkin
Federal NCES profile for Ps 129 Patricia Larkin, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012202476
👥 S:T ratio 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 129 Patricia Larkin earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in College Point · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 76.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 129 Patricia Larkin has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 129 Patricia Larkin ranks #2 of 3 public schools in College Point, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012202476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Ps 129 Patricia Larkin held near 1,142 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 87.7 → 86.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 360012202476 · College Point, NY Other · MID · TRAD
1,071 enr · 12.3:1 · 76.4% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: John Bowne High School (2,778 students)
Ps 129 Patricia Larkin held near 1,142 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 87.7 → 86.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 129 Patricia Larkin 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 1,071
Ps 129 Patricia Larkin
1,071 students
What this shows Ps 129 Patricia Larkin reports 1,071 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 129 Patricia Larkin compares
Ps 129 Patricia Larkin 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.4% | ▲ 36% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,071 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,071
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.8%
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 66.9%
Asian 22.9%
White 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Ps 129 Patricia Larkin is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 129 Patricia Larkin Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flushing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Townsend Harris High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 237 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 129 Patricia Larkin'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 (~1,071 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 129 Patricia Larkin
How many students attend Ps 129 Patricia Larkin?
Ps 129 Patricia Larkin has 1,071 students enrolled. It is a public school in College Point, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,162 (2022-23) → 1,142 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 129 Patricia Larkin?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 129 Patricia Larkin is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 129 Patricia Larkin?
76.4% of students at Ps 129 Patricia Larkin are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 129 Patricia Larkin?
The largest demographic group at Ps 129 Patricia Larkin is Hispanic or Latino at 66.9% of enrollment, in College Point, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 129 Patricia Larkin?
Ps 129 Patricia Larkin has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 129 Patricia Larkin rank among public schools in College Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 129 Patricia Larkin ranks #2 of 3 public schools in College Point, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #25?
Besides Ps 129 Patricia Larkin, 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.