- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 124 Yung Wing
Federal NCES profile for Ps 124 Yung Wing, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007702458
👥 S:T ratio 54
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 124 Yung Wing earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #6 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 124 Yung Wing has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 124 Yung Wing ranks #6 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007702458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Ps 124 Yung Wing held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 360007702458 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 11.6:1 · 49.2% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Ps 124 Yung Wing held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 124 Yung Wing in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stuyvesant Hig
Stuyvesant High School
3,261 students
- High School fo
High School for Health Professions & Human Services
1,728 students
- Art and Design
Art and Design High School
1,485 students
- High School of
High School of Fashion Industries (the)
1,455 students
- Jhs 104 Simon 1,023
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
1,023 students
- This school 453
Ps 124 Yung Wing
453 students
What this shows Ps 124 Yung Wing reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 124 Yung Wing compares
Ps 124 Yung Wing 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▼ 12% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.2%
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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New York - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Student demographics
Asian 84.3%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
White 3.1%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: Asian at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Ps 124 Yung Wing is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 124 Yung Wing Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 124 Yung Wing's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 124 Yung Wing
How many students attend Ps 124 Yung Wing?
Ps 124 Yung Wing has 453 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 124 Yung Wing?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 124 Yung Wing is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 124 Yung Wing?
49.2% of students at Ps 124 Yung Wing are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 124 Yung Wing?
The largest demographic group at Ps 124 Yung Wing is Asian at 84.3% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 124 Yung Wing?
Ps 124 Yung Wing has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Yung Wing rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 124 Yung Wing ranks #6 of 164 schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 2?
Besides Ps 124 Yung Wing, New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students), High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students), and Art and Design High School (1,485 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 2 district page for the complete list.