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PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller

Brooklyn, New York · Grades K to 8 · New York City Geographic District #21

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About PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller

PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller is a public school in Brooklyn, New York, serving kindergarten through grade 8. Enrollment was 295 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Brooklyn. There are about 7.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (41.7 teachers in all). Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Kings County. It is one of 40 schools in New York City Geographic District #21. Within 5 miles there are 584 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	5301 20th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11204
Phone	(718) 377-8845
School district	New York City Geographic District #21
Grades	K to 8
Students (2024-25)	295
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	41.7
Students per teacher	7.1
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Kings County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360015202447). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller serve?

PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller serves kindergarten through grade 8.

How many students attend PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller?

PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller reported 295 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller?

About 7.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 295 students and 41.7 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller a public or charter school?

PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller in?

PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller is part of New York City Geographic District #21. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-21/

Where is PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller located?

PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller is at 5301 20th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11204. The phone number is (718) 377-8845.

How many other schools are near PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller?

There are 584 other schools within 5 miles of PS 121 Nelson a Rockefeller in our directory.