PS 112 JOSE CELSO BARBOSA

PS 112 JOSE CELSO BARBOSA is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 303 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 48 teachers, PS 112 JOSE CELSO BARBOSA has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

P.S. 112 Jose Celso Barbosa, located in the East Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Named after the prominent Puerto Rican physician and political leader, the school reflects the rich cultural history of its surrounding community. As part of the New York City Department of Education, it provides a standard academic curriculum while striving to foster a supportive learning environment for a diverse student body.

The school places an emphasis on community engagement and academic development, often participating in city-wide initiatives designed to improve literacy and mathematics proficiency. Like many schools in the area, P.S. 112 focuses on meeting the individual needs of its students through various support programs and extracurricular activities. By maintaining a connection to its neighborhood roots and leveraging the resources of the New York City school system, P.S. 112 aims to prepare its students for middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact PS 112 JOSE CELSO BARBOSA at (212) 860-5868 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.