PS 120

699 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 120, located at 58-01 136th Street in Flushing, Queens, is a highly regarded public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Known as the "Parsons School," it is situated in a vibrant, culturally diverse community and is well-known for its strong academic performance. The school consistently maintains a reputation for high standards, often outperforming city averages in state assessments, and it places a significant emphasis on rigorous instruction, particularly in literacy and mathematics.

Beyond academics, PS 120 is recognized for its structured environment and active parent involvement. The school community benefits from a dedicated faculty and a diverse student body, many of whom come from immigrant families, contributing to a rich, multicultural learning atmosphere. With various enrichment programs and a focus on preparing students for competitive middle schools, PS 120 remains a sought-after institution within the New York City Department of Education’s District 25.

699

Total Students

50.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 120
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	189
Black	4
Asian	485
Two or More	4
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
485 (69.4 %)
Hispanic
189 (27.0 %)
White
13 (1.9 %)
Black
4 (0.6 %)
Two or More
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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 #25
Phone:	(718)359-3390
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	699
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	644
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 54

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 133