Below Average
#3818 of 4,742 schools in NY
Based on limited data
PS 112 Jose Celso Barbosa
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4
535 E 119TH ST, New York, NY 10035
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 336 schools in New York. Learn more
Enrollment
212
Student-Teacher
4.9:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
212
Student-Teacher
4.9:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,818 of 4,742
In New York
#297 of 346
public schools
In district
#20 of 28
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4
Academic performance
7.1 / 10
Very Good
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About PS 112 Jose Celso Barbosa
PS 112 Jose Celso Barbosa is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4. PS 112 Jose Celso Barbosa serves approximately 212 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 112 Jose Celso Barbosa has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,818 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
- This school 4.6 · Below Average
- District avg 4.8
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 4.9:1 students to teachers, PS 112 Jose Celso Barbosa sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
91% of students at PS 112 Jose Celso Barbosa were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
87.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How PS 112 Jose Celso Barbosa Compares
See how PS 112 Jose Celso Barbosa performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
535 E 119TH ST, New York, NY 10035
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 112 Jose Celso Barbosa may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 2 (rated 7.2/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MOUNT CARMEL-HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 30 HERNANDEZ/HUGHES (rated 6.3/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10035 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$40,556
Median Home Value
$663,500
Median Rent
$1,283/mo
Population
39,082
College Educated
30.7%
Homeownership
9.9%
Avg Commute
37.6 min
Poverty Rate
37.2%
Median Age
36.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 112 Jose Celso Barbosa
What grades does PS 112 Jose Celso Barbosa serve?
PS 112 Jose Celso Barbosa serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend PS 112 Jose Celso Barbosa?
PS 112 Jose Celso Barbosa has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 112 Jose Celso Barbosa?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 112 Jose Celso Barbosa is 4.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 112 Jose Celso Barbosa rank in NY?
PS 112 Jose Celso Barbosa ranks #3,818 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 112 Jose Celso Barbosa's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 112 Jose Celso Barbosa has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is PS 112 Jose Celso Barbosa a charter school?
No, PS 112 Jose Celso Barbosa is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 112 Jose Celso Barbosa a Title I school?
No, PS 112 Jose Celso Barbosa is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 112 Jose Celso Barbosa?
87.3% of students at PS 112 Jose Celso Barbosa qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 212
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 87.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 90.6%
- Phone
- (212) 860-5868
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4- District Enrollment
- 11,690
- Schools in District
- 29
- District Rank
- #20 of 28
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