At a glance
Reported students
576
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
306
TAG Young Scholars: 576 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
18.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about TAG Young Scholars
TAG Young Scholars is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in New York. It is one of 29 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 4. NCES reports 576 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 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.1:1, 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 (46.4%) and White (17.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking TAG Young Scholars
- 1How do the reported 18.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.75 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
- 27.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.5%
- Hispanic16.7%
- Black10.8%
- Asian46.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial7.5%
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 # 4
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
James Weldon Johnson School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
516 reported students
Lexington Academy (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–08
433 reported students
PS 171 Patrick Henry
Elementary · Grades PK–08
738 reported students
Central Park East II
Elementary · Grades PK–08
407 reported students
PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta
Elementary · Grades PK–08
394 reported students
PS 108 Assemblyman Angelo del Toro Educational Complex
Elementary · Grades PK–08
367 reported students
Public schools near TAG Young Scholars
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilingual Bicultural School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 4 | PK–05 | 291 | under 0.1 mi |
| PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 4 | PK–05 | 306 | under 0.1 mi |
| Amber Charter School East Harlem Elementary · Charter · Amber Charter School East Harlem | KG–07 | 288 | 0.2 mi |
| Mosaic Preparatory Academy Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 4 | PK–05 | 206 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 102 Jacques Cartier Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 4 | PK–05 | 221 | 0.3 mi |
| Dream Charter School East Harlem Elementary · Charter · Dream Charter School East Harlem | KG–08 | 554 | 0.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about TAG Young Scholars
What grades does TAG Young Scholars serve?
TAG Young Scholars reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District # 4.
How many students attend TAG Young Scholars?
TAG Young Scholars reported 576 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at TAG Young Scholars?
The calculated ratio is 18.1:1, based on 576 students and 31.75 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 TAG Young Scholars a public, charter, or magnet school?
TAG Young Scholars is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 4 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of TAG Young Scholars students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27.8% 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 TAG Young Scholars in?
TAG Young Scholars is part of New York City Geographic District # 4, based in New York, NY, which operates 29 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near TAG Young Scholars?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bilingual Bicultural School (The) (under 0.1 mi), PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera (under 0.1 mi), Amber Charter School East Harlem (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.