Enrollment
1,071
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012202476
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in College Point · Resource Index
- 27
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
87.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 129 Patricia Larkin compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 129 Patricia Larkin
Ps 129 Patricia Larkin is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in College Point, New York, enrolling 1,071 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,071 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 357 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #218.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and Asian (23%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students) and Flushing High School (1,650 students) alongside Ps 129 Patricia Larkin.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ps 129 Patricia Larkin compares
Ps 129 Patricia Larkin on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,071 students)
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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.
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 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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. See all public schools in College Point on the city page.
Is Ps 129 Patricia Larkin a good school?
Ps 129 Patricia Larkin earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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