- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Ozone Park, NY
Ps 124 Osmond a Church
Federal NCES profile for Ps 124 Osmond a Church, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360012302460
👥 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 124 Osmond a Church earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #8 of 11
- public schools in South Ozone Park · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 70.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 124 Osmond a Church has class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 124 Osmond a Church ranks #8 of 11 public schools in South Ozone Park, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012302460 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+92 students YoY
Ps 124 Osmond a Church grew from 938 students in 2022-23 to 1,030 in 2023-24 (+9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 59.8 → 64.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+92 students YoY 360012302460 · South Ozone Park, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,008 enr · 17.1:1 · 70.1% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Ps 124 Osmond a Church grew from 938 students in 2022-23 to 1,030 in 2023-24 (+9.8%). Teacher FTE added 59.8 → 64.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 124 Osmond a Church 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
Ps 124 Osmond a Church
1,008 students
What this shows Ps 124 Osmond a Church reports 1,008 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 124 Osmond a Church compares
Ps 124 Osmond a Church is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 45% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.1% | ▲ 25% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,008 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,008
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 95% in New York - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.9%
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 40.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
African American 16.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.9%
White 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.9%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: Asian at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.7, Ps 124 Osmond a Church is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 124 Osmond a Church 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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 124 Osmond a Church'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 elementary 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 (~1,008 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 124 Osmond a Church
How many students attend Ps 124 Osmond a Church?
Ps 124 Osmond a Church has 1,008 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Ozone Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 938 (2022-23) → 1,030 (2023-24), up 92.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 124 Osmond a Church?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 124 Osmond a Church is 17.1:1, which is 45% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 124 Osmond a Church?
70.1% of students at Ps 124 Osmond a Church are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 124 Osmond a Church?
The largest demographic group at Ps 124 Osmond a Church is Asian at 40.1% 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 74.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 124 Osmond a Church?
Ps 124 Osmond a Church 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 124 Osmond a Church rank among public schools in South Ozone Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 124 Osmond a Church ranks #8 of 11 public 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 public schools in South Ozone Park on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides Ps 124 Osmond a Church, 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.