- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360010002612
👥 S:T ratio 44
📋 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 47/100 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
- 47
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Ps 174 William Sidney Mount held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 360010002612 · Rego Park, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 14:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Ps 174 William Sidney Mount held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 174 William Sidney Mount 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 545
Ps 174 William Sidney Mount
545 students
What this shows Ps 174 William Sidney Mount reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 174 William Sidney Mount compares
Ps 174 William Sidney Mount 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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 (~545 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 536 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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 47/100 (typical 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 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.
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.