At a glance
Reported students
394
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47.23
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
228.5
PS 123 Mahalia Jackson: 394 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
8.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 123 Mahalia Jackson
PS 123 Mahalia Jackson is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in New York. It is one of 28 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 5. NCES reports 394 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.3:1, below 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 Hispanic or Latino (46.4%) and Black (46.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 123 Mahalia Jackson
- 1How do the reported 8.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 47.23 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
- 97.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.1%
- Hispanic46.4%
- Black46.4%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial0.8%
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 # 5
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 46 Arthur Tappan
Elementary · Grades PK–08
363 reported students
Teachers College Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
295 reported students
PS 175 Henry H Garnet
Elementary · Grades PK–05
291 reported students
PS 200 James McCune Smith School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
274 reported students
PS 36 Margaret Douglas
Elementary · Grades PK–05
272 reported students
PS 161 Pedro Albizu Campos
Elementary · Grades KG–08
527 reported students
Public schools near PS 123 Mahalia Jackson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5 Elementary · Charter · Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5 | KG–08 | 733 | under 0.1 mi |
| PS 194 Countee Cullen Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 5 | PK–05 | 144 | 0.2 mi |
| Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem Elementary · Charter · Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem | KG–08 | 623 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 92 Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 5 | PK–05 | 165 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 175 Henry H Garnet Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 5 | PK–05 | 291 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 192 Jacob H Schiff Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 6 | PK–05 | 224 | 0.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 123 Mahalia Jackson
What grades does PS 123 Mahalia Jackson serve?
PS 123 Mahalia Jackson reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District # 5.
How many students attend PS 123 Mahalia Jackson?
PS 123 Mahalia Jackson reported 394 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 123 Mahalia Jackson?
The calculated ratio is 8.3:1, based on 394 students and 47.23 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 123 Mahalia Jackson a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 123 Mahalia Jackson is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 5 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 123 Mahalia Jackson students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.2% 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 123 Mahalia Jackson in?
PS 123 Mahalia Jackson is part of New York City Geographic District # 5, based in New York, NY, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 123 Mahalia Jackson?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5 (under 0.1 mi), PS 194 Countee Cullen (0.2 mi), Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.