- Enrollment
- 1,657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Esperanza Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Esperanza Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007906003
👥 S:T ratio 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Esperanza Preparatory Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools.
- #85 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 93.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Esperanza Preparatory Academy has class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Esperanza Preparatory Academy ranks #85 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 4 · New York
NCES ID 360007906003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Esperanza Preparatory Academy grew from 498 students in 2022-23 to 536 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 54.4 → 63.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 360007906003 · New York, NY Other · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 9.8:1 · 93.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students)
Esperanza Preparatory Academy grew from 498 students in 2022-23 to 536 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 54.4 → 63.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Esperanza Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manhattan Cent
Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics
1,657 students
- Ps 171 Patrick
Ps 171 Patrick Henry
738 students
- Tag Young Scho 576
Tag Young Scholars
576 students
- This school 528
Esperanza Preparatory Academy
528 students
- James Weldon J 516
James Weldon Johnson School
516 students
- Central Park E 481
Central Park East High School
481 students
What this shows Esperanza Preparatory Academy reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Esperanza Preparatory Academy compares
Esperanza Preparatory Academy 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.6% | ▲ 67% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in New York - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.3%
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 80.7%
African American 13.8%
Two or More 2.5%
White 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Esperanza Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Esperanza Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 171 Patrick Henry | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tag Young Scholars | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Weldon Johnson School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Park East High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Esperanza Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide other 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 (~528 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Esperanza Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Esperanza Preparatory Academy?
Esperanza Preparatory Academy has 528 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 536 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Esperanza Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Esperanza Preparatory Academy is 9.8:1, which is 17% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 Esperanza Preparatory Academy?
93.6% of students at Esperanza Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Esperanza Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Esperanza Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 80.7% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Esperanza Preparatory Academy?
Esperanza Preparatory Academy 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 Esperanza Preparatory Academy rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Esperanza Preparatory Academy ranks #85 of 164 schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 4?
Besides Esperanza Preparatory Academy, New York City Geographic District # 4 also operates Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students), Ps 171 Patrick Henry (738 students), and Tag Young Scholars (576 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 4 district page for the complete list.