Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 124 Yung Wing ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 124 Yung Wing ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 124 Yung Wing's student population of 500 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
P.s. 124 Yung Wing ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 124 Yung Wing is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#97 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
86%
10%
Hispanic
4%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 124 Yung Wing's ranking?
P.s. 124 Yung Wing is ranked #97 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 124 Yung Wing often compared to?
P.s. 124 Yung Wingis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 184 Shuang Wen, P.s. 130 Hernando De Soto by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 124 Yung Wing?
500 students attend P.s. 124 Yung Wing.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of P.s. 124 Yung Wing students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 124 Yung Wing?
P.s. 124 Yung Wing has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 124 Yung Wing offer ?
P.s. 124 Yung Wing offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is P.s. 124 Yung Wing part of?
P.s. 124 Yung Wing is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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