P.s. 112 Jose Celso Barbosa serves 221 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 112 Jose Celso Barbosa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 112 Jose Celso Barbosa's student population of 221 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
221 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 112 Jose Celso Barbosa is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
71%
31%
Black
19%
15%
White
4%
39%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are P.s. 112 Jose Celso Barbosa often compared to?
P.s. 112 Jose Celso Barbosais often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 75 Emily Dickinson, P.s. 188 Island School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.s. 112 Jose Celso Barbosa?
221 students attend P.s. 112 Jose Celso Barbosa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of P.s. 112 Jose Celso Barbosa students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 112 Jose Celso Barbosa?
P.s. 112 Jose Celso Barbosa has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 112 Jose Celso Barbosa offer ?
P.s. 112 Jose Celso Barbosa offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 112 Jose Celso Barbosa part of?
P.s. 112 Jose Celso Barbosa is part of New York City Geographic District # 4.
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