Enrollment
545
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rego Park, NY
Ps 174 William Sidney Mount
Federal NCES profile for Ps 174 William Sidney Mount, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360010002612
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 174 William Sidney Mount earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Rego Park · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- large classes for New York
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 174 William Sidney Mount has class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 174 William Sidney Mount ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Rego Park, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010002612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 174 William Sidney Mount compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 174 William Sidney Mount
Ps 174 William Sidney Mount is a mid-sized elementary school in Rego Park, New York, enrolling 545 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 545 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 854 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #161.
Its student body is led by Asian (41%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students) and Hillcrest High School (2,298 students) alongside Ps 174 William Sidney Mount.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ps 174 William Sidney Mount compares
Ps 174 William Sidney Mount on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 30% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 80% in New York - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.2%
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 40.6%
White 27.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Asian at 40.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Ps 174 William Sidney Mount is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 174 William Sidney Mount Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Higher 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 174 William Sidney Mount's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~545 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 174 William Sidney Mount
How many students attend Ps 174 William Sidney Mount?
Ps 174 William Sidney Mount has 545 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rego Park, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 174 William Sidney Mount?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 174 William Sidney Mount is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 174 William Sidney Mount?
39.4% of students at Ps 174 William Sidney Mount are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 174 William Sidney Mount?
The largest demographic group at Ps 174 William Sidney Mount is Asian at 40.6% of enrollment, in Rego Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 174 William Sidney Mount?
Ps 174 William Sidney Mount has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ps 174 William Sidney Mount rank among elementary schools in Rego Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 174 William Sidney Mount ranks #1 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.
Is Ps 174 William Sidney Mount a good school?
Ps 174 William Sidney Mount earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #28?
Besides Ps 174 William Sidney Mount, 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.
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