Very Good
#1194 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 25% in state
PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #21 · Brooklyn, NY
A New York City Geographic District #21 elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5301 20TH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11204
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 91Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 57Bikeable
Powered by
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,588
Median home value
$1,097,200
Median rent
$1,751/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
35.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barkai Foundation Inc.Private · tuition | 7.3 | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Yeshiva & Mesifta Chasan SoferPrivate · tuition | 5.4 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| Talmud Torah Imrei ChaimPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | PK–9 | 0.3 mi | 671 | Compare → |
| Talmud Torah of Bobov 45Private · tuition | 4.9 | K–2 | 0.3 mi | 302 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
New York City Geographic District #21
- Schools in district
- 40
- Rank in district
- #11 of 40
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller
PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #21, serving approximately 299 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,194 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller
What grades does PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller serve?
PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller?
PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller rank in NY?
PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller ranks #1,194 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller a charter school?
No, PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller a Title I school?
No, PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller?
78.3% of students at PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 299
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.1%
- Phone
- (718) 377-8845
- Area population (ZIP 11204)
- 81,368
- Area average commute
- 40.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11204; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
- Best Public Schools in New York 2026: Top Districts from NYC to the Suburbsbest schools
- Best Schools in New York, NY — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best States for Public Schools in 2026: A Complete Rankingdata insights
- Charter Schools vs Public Schools: What the Data Actually Shows (2026)school choice
- Student-Teacher Ratio by State: Complete 2026 Rankingsdata insights
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.