- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Ozone Park, NY
Ps 121
Federal NCES profile for Ps 121, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010002448
👥 S:T ratio 35
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 121 earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in South Ozone Park · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 72.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 121 has class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 121 ranks #3 of 7 schools in South Ozone Park, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010002448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Ps 121 held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 360010002448 · South Ozone Park, NY Other · MID · TRAD
750 enr · 16.3:1 · 72.4% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Ps 121 held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 121 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Hills H
Forest Hills High School
3,394 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
2,298 students
- Thomas a Ediso
Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School
2,146 students
- Jhs 157 Stephe
Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey
1,611 students
- Jhs 217 Robert 1,265
Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck
1,265 students
- This school 750
Ps 121
750 students
What this shows Ps 121 reports 750 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 121 compares
Ps 121 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.4% | ▲ 29% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 750 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
750
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 92% in New York - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Asian 42.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
African American 12.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.1%
Two or More 2.3%
White 1.2%
Largest group: Asian at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Ps 121 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 121 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 121's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,146
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~750 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 121
How many students attend Ps 121?
Ps 121 has 750 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Ozone Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 715 (2022-23) → 711 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 121?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 121 is 16.3:1, which is 38% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 121?
72.4% of students at Ps 121 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 121?
The largest demographic group at Ps 121 is Asian at 42.4% of enrollment, in South Ozone Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 121?
Ps 121 has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ps 121 rank among schools in South Ozone Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 121 ranks #3 of 7 schools in South Ozone Park, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in South Ozone Park on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #28?
Besides Ps 121, New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students), Hillcrest High School (2,298 students), and Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School (2,146 students). See the New York City Geographic District #28 district page for the complete list.