- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
Academy of Public Relations
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Public Relations, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008405786
👥 S:T ratio 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of Public Relations earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #18 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 95.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy of Public Relations has class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Public Relations ranks #18 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 7 · New York
NCES ID 360008405786 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Academy of Public Relations grew from 125 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (+13.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 360008405786 · Bronx, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
132 enr · 6.9:1 · 95.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Hero High School (733 students)
Academy of Public Relations grew from 125 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (+13.6%). Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Academy of Public Relations in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hero High Scho
Hero High School
733 students
- Laboratory Sch
Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223
646 students
- Ps 5 Port Morr
Ps 5 Port Morris
630 students
- Ps/Ms 29 Melro
Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School
606 students
- South Bronx Pr
South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School
603 students
- This school 132
Academy of Public Relations
132 students
What this shows Academy of Public Relations reports 132 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy of Public Relations compares
Academy of Public Relations is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 6.9:1 | ▼ 42% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.2% | ▲ 69% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.9:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
6.9:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 6% in New York - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
72.0%
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 75.0%
African American 22.0%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Academy of Public Relations is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Academy of Public Relations Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hero High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 5 Port Morris | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of Public Relations's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~132 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy of Public Relations
How many students attend Academy of Public Relations?
Academy of Public Relations has 132 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 125 (2022-23) → 142 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Public Relations?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Public Relations is 6.9:1, which is 42% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 56% 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 of Public Relations?
95.2% of students at Academy of Public Relations are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of Public Relations?
The largest demographic group at Academy of Public Relations is Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of Public Relations?
Academy of Public Relations has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 of Public Relations rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Public Relations ranks #18 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 # 7?
Besides Academy of Public Relations, New York City Geographic District # 7 also operates Hero High School (733 students), Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 (646 students), and Ps 5 Port Morris (630 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 7 district page for the complete list.