At a glance
Reported students
750
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45.12
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
581.5
PS 121: 750 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
16.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 121
PS 121 is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in South Ozone Park. It is one of 50 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #28. NCES reports 750 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, above the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (42.4%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (20.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 121
- 1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.12 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.2%
- Hispanic16.4%
- Black12.8%
- Asian42.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native20.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander4.1%
- Multiracial2.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #28
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 196 Grand Central Parkway
Elementary · Grades PK–05
749 reported students
PS 99 Kew Gardens
Elementary · Grades KG–05
758 reported students
PS 144 Col Jeromus Remsen
Elementary · Grades PK–05
766 reported students
PS 117 J Keld/Briarwood School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
775 reported students
PS 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
710 reported students
PS 182 Samantha Smith
Elementary · Grades PK–05
810 reported students
Public schools near PS 121
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS 155 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 497 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 100 Glen Morris Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 649 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 161 Arthur Ashe School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #28 | PK–05 | 558 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 55 Maure Elementary · New York City Geographic District #28 | PK–05 | 466 | 0.7 mi |
| PS 96 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #27 | PK–05 | 310 | 0.7 mi |
| PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop Elementary · New York City Geographic District #28 | PK–05 | 661 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 121
What grades does PS 121 serve?
PS 121 reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #28.
How many students attend PS 121?
PS 121 reported 750 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 121?
The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 750 students and 45.12 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is PS 121 a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 121 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #28 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 121 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
75.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is PS 121 in?
PS 121 is part of New York City Geographic District #28, based in Jamaica, NY, which operates 50 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 121?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 155 (0.4 mi), PS 100 Glen Morris (0.4 mi), PS 161 Arthur Ashe School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.