- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rego Park, NY
Ps 139 Rego Park
Federal NCES profile for Ps 139 Rego Park, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360010002508
👥 S:T ratio 40
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 139 Rego Park earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Rego Park · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- large classes for New York
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 139 Rego Park has class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 139 Rego Park ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Rego Park, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010002508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Ps 139 Rego Park held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 360010002508 · Rego Park, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
571 enr · 15:1 · 64.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Ps 139 Rego Park held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 139 Rego Park in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Hills H
Forest Hills High School
3,394 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
2,298 students
- Thomas a Ediso
Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School
2,146 students
- Jhs 157 Stephe
Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey
1,611 students
- Jhs 217 Robert 1,265
Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck
1,265 students
- This school 571
Ps 139 Rego Park
571 students
What this shows Ps 139 Rego Park reports 571 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 139 Rego Park compares
Ps 139 Rego Park 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 15% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 571 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
571
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 86% in New York - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.1%
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 34.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
Asian 26.4%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 34.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Ps 139 Rego Park is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 139 Rego Park Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 139 Rego Park's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,146
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~571 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 139 Rego Park
How many students attend Ps 139 Rego Park?
Ps 139 Rego Park has 571 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rego Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 565 (2022-23) → 577 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 139 Rego Park?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 139 Rego Park is 15:1, which is 27% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 139 Rego Park?
64.6% of students at Ps 139 Rego Park are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 139 Rego Park?
The largest demographic group at Ps 139 Rego Park is White at 34.3% of enrollment, in Rego Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 139 Rego Park?
Ps 139 Rego Park has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 139 Rego Park rank among elementary schools in Rego Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 139 Rego Park ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Rego Park, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rego Park on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #28?
Besides Ps 139 Rego Park, New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students), Hillcrest High School (2,298 students), and Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School (2,146 students). See the New York City Geographic District #28 district page for the complete list.