Enrollment
372
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New York, NY
Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa
Federal NCES profile for Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360007902694
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of New York schools.
- #14 of 46
- elementary schools in New York · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 88.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa has class sizes smaller than 99% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa ranks #14 of 46 elementary schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 4 · New York
NCES ID 360007902694 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-65% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa
Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in New York, New York, enrolling 372 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.1:1, Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa is leaner than roughly 99% of New York schools and 65% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 88.5% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 372 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 834 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #81, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 37/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 72.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 4 also operates Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students) and Ps 171 Patrick Henry (738 students) alongside Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa.
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 206 Jose Celso Barbosa compares
Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa 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 | 4.1:1 | ▼ 65% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.5% | ▲ 57% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.1:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
4.1:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 1% in New York - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
72.6%
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 77.2%
African American 18.0%
White 2.4%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 171 Patrick Henry | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tag Young Scholars | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Esperanza Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Weldon Johnson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary 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 (~372 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa
How many students attend Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa?
Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa has 372 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa is 4.1:1, which is 65% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 74% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa?
88.5% of students at Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa?
The largest demographic group at Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa is Hispanic or Latino at 77.2% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa?
Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 206 Jose Celso Barbosa rank among elementary schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa ranks #14 of 46 elementary schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in New York on the city page.
Is Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa a good school?
Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of New York schools. 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 # 4?
Besides Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa, New York City Geographic District # 4 also operates Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students), Ps 171 Patrick Henry (738 students), and Tag Young Scholars (576 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 4 district page for the complete list.
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