- Enrollment
- 1,657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360007902694
👥 S:T ratio 84
📋 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 42/100 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
- 42
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 91.0 → 87.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 360007902694 · New York, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 4.1:1 · 88.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students)
Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 91.0 → 87.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manhattan Cent
Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics
1,657 students
- Ps 171 Patrick
Ps 171 Patrick Henry
738 students
- Tag Young Scho 576
Tag Young Scholars
576 students
- Esperanza Prep 528
Esperanza Preparatory Academy
528 students
- James Weldon J 516
James Weldon Johnson School
516 students
- This school 372
Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa
372 students
What this shows Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa compares
Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~372 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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 42/100 (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 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.
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.