- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Astoria, NY
Ps 122 Mamie Fay
Federal NCES profile for Ps 122 Mamie Fay, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010202451
👥 S:T ratio 33
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 122 Mamie Fay earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Astoria · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 122 Mamie Fay has class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 122 Mamie Fay ranks #1 of 3 schools in Astoria, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010202451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Ps 122 Mamie Fay held near 1,146 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 67.2 → 70.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 360010202451 · Astoria, NY Other · MID · TRAD
1,124 enr · 16.8:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students)
Ps 122 Mamie Fay held near 1,146 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 67.2 → 70.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 122 Mamie Fay in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Cullen
William Cullen Bryant High School
1,996 students
- Long Island Ci
Long Island City High School
1,639 students
- Is 227 Louis A
Is 227 Louis Armstrong
1,555 students
- Is 145 Joseph
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer
1,397 students
- Academy of Ame
Academy of American Studies
1,206 students
- This school
Ps 122 Mamie Fay
1,124 students
What this shows Ps 122 Mamie Fay reports 1,124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 122 Mamie Fay compares
Ps 122 Mamie Fay 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 42% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▼ 12% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,124 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,124
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in New York - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.0%
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
White 51.2%
Asian 22.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Ps 122 Mamie Fay is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 122 Mamie Fay Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cullen Bryant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Long Island City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 227 Louis Armstrong | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of American Studies | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 122 Mamie Fay's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~1,124 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 122 Mamie Fay
How many students attend Ps 122 Mamie Fay?
Ps 122 Mamie Fay has 1,124 students enrolled. It is a public school in Astoria, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,155 (2022-23) → 1,146 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 122 Mamie Fay?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 122 Mamie Fay is 16.8:1, which is 42% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 122 Mamie Fay?
49.6% of students at Ps 122 Mamie Fay are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 122 Mamie Fay?
The largest demographic group at Ps 122 Mamie Fay is White at 51.2% of enrollment, in Astoria, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 122 Mamie Fay?
Ps 122 Mamie Fay has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 122 Mamie Fay rank among schools in Astoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 122 Mamie Fay ranks #1 of 3 schools in Astoria, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Astoria on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #30?
Besides Ps 122 Mamie Fay, New York City Geographic District #30 also operates William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students), Long Island City High School (1,639 students), and Is 227 Louis Armstrong (1,555 students). See the New York City Geographic District #30 district page for the complete list.