- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Ozone Park, NY
Ps 123
Federal NCES profile for Ps 123, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012302454
👥 S:T ratio 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 123 earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in South Ozone Park · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for New York
- 79.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 123 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 123 ranks #5 of 7 schools in South Ozone Park, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012302454 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Ps 123 held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 360012302454 · South Ozone Park, NY Other · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 17:1 · 79.3% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Ps 123 held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 123 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Adams Hig
John Adams High School
2,400 students
- Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill High School
1,841 students
- Ms 137 America
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes
1,610 students
- Jhs 210 Elizab
Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell
1,459 students
- Scholars' Acad
Scholars' Academy
1,184 students
- This school 596
Ps 123
596 students
What this shows Ps 123 reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 123 compares
Ps 123 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 44% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.3% | ▲ 41% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 44% 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
46.5%
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
African American 46.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Asian 16.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.2%
Two or More 4.4%
White 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Ps 123 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 123 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 123's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~596 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 123
How many students attend Ps 123?
Ps 123 has 596 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Ozone Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 123?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 123 is 17:1, which is 44% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 123?
79.3% of students at Ps 123 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 123?
The largest demographic group at Ps 123 is African American at 46.8% 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 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 123?
Ps 123 has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 123 rank among schools in South Ozone Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 123 ranks #5 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 #27?
Besides Ps 123, New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students), Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students), and Ms 137 America's School of Heroes (1,610 students). See the New York City Geographic District #27 district page for the complete list.