P.s. 112 Jose Celso Barbosa serves 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 112 Jose Celso Barbosa's student population of 212 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 112 Jose Celso Barbosa is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
73%
30%
Black
19%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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How many students attend P.s. 112 Jose Celso Barbosa?
212 students attend P.s. 112 Jose Celso Barbosa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of P.s. 112 Jose Celso Barbosa students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 112 Jose Celso Barbosa?
P.s. 112 Jose Celso Barbosa has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 112 Jose Celso Barbosa offer ?
P.s. 112 Jose Celso Barbosa offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 112 Jose Celso Barbosa part of?
P.s. 112 Jose Celso Barbosa is part of New York City Geographic District # 4 School District.
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