- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence
Federal NCES profile for Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008706297
👥 S:T ratio 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools.
- #46 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10:1
- small classes for New York
- 92.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence has class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence ranks #46 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008706297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence held near 733 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 79.7 → 77.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 360008706297 · Bronx, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
788 enr · 10:1 · 92.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students)
Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence held near 733 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 79.7 → 77.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bronx High Sch
Bronx High School of Science (the)
2,953 students
- Riverdale/King
Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141)
1,383 students
- Dewitt Clinton
Dewitt Clinton High School
1,212 students
- Ps 86 Kingsbri 1,091
Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights
1,091 students
- In-Tech Academ 953
In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368)
953 students
- This school 788
Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence
788 students
What this shows Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence reports 788 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence compares
Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.8% | ▲ 65% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 788 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
788
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in New York - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.7%
African American 13.1%
White 1.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx High School of Science (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Clinton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~788 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10:1)
Frequently asked questions about Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence
How many students attend Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence?
Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence has 788 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 706 (2022-23) → 733 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence?
92.8% of students at Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence?
The largest demographic group at Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence is Hispanic or Latino at 82.7% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence?
Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence ranks #46 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #10?
Besides Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence, New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students), Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students), and Dewitt Clinton High School (1,212 students). See the New York City Geographic District #10 district page for the complete list.