- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 126 Jacob August Riis
Federal NCES profile for Ps 126 Jacob August Riis, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007702468
👥 S:T ratio 50
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 126 Jacob August Riis earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #13 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 74.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 126 Jacob August Riis has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 126 Jacob August Riis ranks #13 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007702468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Ps 126 Jacob August Riis held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.4 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 360007702468 · New York, NY Other · MID · TRAD
575 enr · 12.5:1 · 74.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Ps 126 Jacob August Riis held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.4 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 126 Jacob August Riis 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 575
Ps 126 Jacob August Riis
575 students
What this shows Ps 126 Jacob August Riis reports 575 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 126 Jacob August Riis compares
Ps 126 Jacob August Riis 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 33% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 575 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
575
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in New York - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Student demographics
Asian 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
African American 14.1%
White 9.2%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Ps 126 Jacob August Riis is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 126 Jacob August Riis Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 126 Jacob August Riis'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 (~575 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 126 Jacob August Riis
How many students attend Ps 126 Jacob August Riis?
Ps 126 Jacob August Riis has 575 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 577 (2022-23) → 566 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 126 Jacob August Riis?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 126 Jacob August Riis is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 126 Jacob August Riis?
74.9% of students at Ps 126 Jacob August Riis are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 126 Jacob August Riis?
The largest demographic group at Ps 126 Jacob August Riis is Asian at 51.1% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 126 Jacob August Riis?
Ps 126 Jacob August Riis has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 126 Jacob August Riis rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 126 Jacob August Riis ranks #13 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 126 Jacob August Riis, 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.