PS 121 NELSON A ROCKEFELLER

www.publicschool121.org

314 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

PS 121, known as the Nelson A. Rockefeller School, is a public elementary school located in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 20. It is well-regarded for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and social-emotional development.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the New York State educational framework, with a strong focus on literacy and mathematics. Beyond core academics, PS 121 places significant value on the arts and enrichment programs, often incorporating music, physical education, and extracurricular activities to provide a well-rounded educational experience. The school community is characterized by active parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere where staff work closely with families to ensure that students are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

314

Total Students

42.9

Full-Time Teachers

7.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 121 NELSON A ROCKEFELLER
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	121
Black	15
Asian	56
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

Hispanic
121 (38.5 %)
White
113 (36.0 %)
Asian
56 (17.8 %)
Black
15 (4.8 %)
Two or More
7 (2.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21
Phone:	(718)377-8845
Website:	http://www.publicschool121.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	314
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 21

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 36

Grade 7 36

Grade 8 47