PS 120 CARLOS TAPIA

www.ps120k.org

289 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PS 120, also known as the Carlos Tapia School, is a public elementary school located in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students in grades PK through 5, the school is situated within the New York City Department of Education’s District 14. The school is named in honor of Carlos Tapia, reflecting its deep roots in the local community and its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for a diverse student population.

As an elementary institution, PS 120 focuses on building a strong academic foundation in core subjects like literacy and mathematics while emphasizing social-emotional development. The school utilizes a variety of programs to engage students and provide a well-rounded education, often partnering with local community organizations to enrich the student experience. By focusing on individualized attention and character development, PS 120 aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

289

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 120 CARLOS TAPIA
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	195
Black	73
Asian	4
Two or More	2
American Indian	3

Hispanic
195 (67.5%)
Black
73 (25.3%)
White
12 (4.2%)
Asian
4 (1.4%)
American Indian
3 (1.0%)
Two or More
2 (0.7%)

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 #14
Phone:	(718)455-1000
Website:	http://www.ps120k.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	270
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 62

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 44