Ps 1 Alfred E Smith vs Ps 124 Yung Wing
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 273 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 1 Alfred E Smith
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
200 students
Ps 124 Yung Wing
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
| Measure | Ps 1 Alfred E Smith New York, New York | Ps 124 Yung Wing New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1279 of 2,536 | #316 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #23127 of 50,301 | #4017 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 200 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 92% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 124 Yung Wing scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 52.9).
- •Ps 124 Yung Wing does better on math proficiency (92% vs 57%).
- •Ps 124 Yung Wing does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 52%).
- •Ps 124 Yung Wing does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 90.5%).
- •Ps 1 Alfred E Smith does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 13.7).
- •Ps 124 Yung Wing is the larger school with 453 students compared with 200.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 1 Alfred E Smith better than Ps 124 Yung Wing?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 124 Yung Wing ranks higher (81.8 vs 52.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ps 1 Alfred E Smith and Ps 124 Yung Wing?
About 273 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 1 Alfred E Smith: 200. Ps 124 Yung Wing: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 1 Alfred E Smith and Ps 124 Yung Wing rank in New York?
Ps 1 Alfred E Smith is 1279th of 2,536 and Ps 124 Yung Wing is 316th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).