- Enrollment
- 1,657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New York, NY
Tag Young Scholars
Federal NCES profile for Tag Young Scholars, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360007905631
👥 S:T ratio 26
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tag Young Scholars earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #11 of 46
- elementary schools in New York · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tag Young Scholars has class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tag Young Scholars ranks #11 of 46 elementary schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 4 · New York
NCES ID 360007905631 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Tag Young Scholars held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 360007905631 · New York, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
576 enr · 18.6:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students)
Tag Young Scholars held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Tag Young Scholars in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manhattan Cent
Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics
1,657 students
- Ps 171 Patrick
Ps 171 Patrick Henry
738 students
- This school 576
Tag Young Scholars
576 students
- Esperanza Prep 528
Esperanza Preparatory Academy
528 students
- James Weldon J 516
James Weldon Johnson School
516 students
- Central Park E 481
Central Park East High School
481 students
What this shows Tag Young Scholars reports 576 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tag Young Scholars compares
Tag Young Scholars 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 58% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
576
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 97% in New York - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Student demographics
Asian 46.4%
White 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Tag Young Scholars is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Tag Young Scholars Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 171 Patrick Henry | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Esperanza Preparatory Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Weldon Johnson School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Park East High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tag Young Scholars's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~576 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tag Young Scholars
How many students attend Tag Young Scholars?
Tag Young Scholars has 576 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tag Young Scholars?
The student-teacher ratio at Tag Young Scholars is 18.6:1, which is 58% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tag Young Scholars?
26.9% of students at Tag Young Scholars are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tag Young Scholars?
The largest demographic group at Tag Young Scholars is Asian at 46.4% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tag Young Scholars?
Tag Young Scholars has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Tag Young Scholars rank among elementary schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Tag Young Scholars ranks #11 of 46 elementary 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 elementary schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 4?
Besides Tag Young Scholars, New York City Geographic District # 4 also operates Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students), Ps 171 Patrick Henry (738 students), and Esperanza Preparatory Academy (528 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 4 district page for the complete list.