- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Middle Village, NY
Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-Juniper Valley
Federal NCES profile for Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-Juniper Valley, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360009802474
👥 S:T ratio 64
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-Juniper Valley earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Middle Village · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-Juniper Valley has class sizes smaller than 81% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-Juniper Valley ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Middle Village, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009802474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-Juniper Valley held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.2 → 47.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 360009802474 · Middle Village, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
631 enr · 9.1:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students)
Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-Juniper Valley held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.2 → 47.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-Juniper Valley in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 61 Leonardo
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci
2,131 students
- Newtown High S
Newtown High School
2,072 students
- Aviation Caree
Aviation Career and Technical Education High School
1,924 students
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland High School
1,711 students
- Is 73 Frank Sa
Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the)
1,581 students
- This school 631
Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-Juniper Valley
631 students
What this shows Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-Juniper Valley reports 631 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-Juniper Valley compares
Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-Juniper Valley 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 34% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 631 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
631
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in New York - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.0%
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 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
Asian 8.1%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-Juniper Valley is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-Juniper Valley Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newtown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aviation Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-Juniper Valley's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,581
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~631 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-Juniper Valley
How many students attend Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-Juniper Valley?
Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-Juniper Valley has 631 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Middle Village, NY. CCD year-over-year: 638 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-Juniper Valley?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-Juniper Valley is 9.1:1, which is 23% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 42% 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 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-Juniper Valley?
37.0% of students at Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-Juniper Valley are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-Juniper Valley?
The largest demographic group at Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-Juniper Valley is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Middle Village, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-Juniper Valley?
Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-Juniper Valley has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-Juniper Valley rank among public schools in Middle Village?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-Juniper Valley ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Middle Village, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #24?
Besides Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-Juniper Valley, New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students), Newtown High School (2,072 students), and Aviation Career and Technical Education High School (1,924 students). See the New York City Geographic District #24 district page for the complete list.