- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice
Federal NCES profile for El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360011900892
👥 S:T ratio 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools.
- #46 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 83.9%
- free-lunch eligible
El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice has class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice ranks #46 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #14 · New York
NCES ID 360011900892 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.7 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 360011900892 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
179 enr · 8.5:1 · 83.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students)
El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.7 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 318 Eugenio
Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos
1,028 students
- Brooklyn Latin
Brooklyn Latin School (the)
772 students
- Williamsburg P
Williamsburg Preparatory School
667 students
- Ps 31 Samuel F
Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont
644 students
- Ps 84 Jose De
Ps 84 Jose De Diego
636 students
- This school 179
El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice
179 students
What this shows El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice reports 179 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice compares
El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.9% | ▲ 49% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
179
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 13% in New York - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
86.0%
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 83.8%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 1.7%
White 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Latin School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 84 Jose De Diego | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide high 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 (~179 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice
How many students attend El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice?
El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice has 179 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 174 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice?
The student-teacher ratio at El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice is 8.5:1, which is 28% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 46% 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 El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice?
83.9% of students at El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice?
The largest demographic group at El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice is Hispanic or Latino at 83.8% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice?
El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice ranks #46 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #14?
Besides El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice, New York City Geographic District #14 also operates Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students), Brooklyn Latin School (the) (772 students), and Williamsburg Preparatory School (667 students). See the New York City Geographic District #14 district page for the complete list.