- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Springfield Gardens, NY
Excelsior Preparatory High School
Federal NCES profile for Excelsior Preparatory High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010105733
👥 S:T ratio 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Excelsior Preparatory High School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Springfield Gardens · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Excelsior Preparatory High School has class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Excelsior Preparatory High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Springfield Gardens, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #29 · New York
NCES ID 360010105733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Excelsior Preparatory High School grew from 446 students in 2022-23 to 481 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 360010105733 · Springfield Gardens, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 17.1:1 · 69.5% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students)
Excelsior Preparatory High School grew from 446 students in 2022-23 to 481 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Excelsior Preparatory High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 95 Eastwood
Ps 95 Eastwood
1,103 students
- Jean Nuzzi Int
Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School
894 students
- Is 238 Susan B
Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy
820 students
- Pathways Colle
Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School
818 students
- Ps/is 116 Will
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley
806 students
- This school
Excelsior Preparatory High School
480 students
What this shows Excelsior Preparatory High School reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Excelsior Preparatory High School compares
Excelsior Preparatory High School 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 45% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 24% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 95% in New York - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.6%
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
African American 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
White 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Excelsior Preparatory High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Excelsior Preparatory High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 95 Eastwood | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 116 William C Hughley | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Excelsior Preparatory High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Excelsior Preparatory High School
How many students attend Excelsior Preparatory High School?
Excelsior Preparatory High School has 480 students enrolled. It is a high school in Springfield Gardens, NY. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Excelsior Preparatory High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Excelsior Preparatory High School is 17.1:1, which is 45% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Excelsior Preparatory High School?
69.5% of students at Excelsior Preparatory High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Excelsior Preparatory High School?
The largest demographic group at Excelsior Preparatory High School is African American at 74.2% of enrollment, in Springfield Gardens, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Excelsior Preparatory High School?
Excelsior Preparatory High School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Excelsior Preparatory High School rank among high schools in Springfield Gardens?
By Resource Investment Index, Excelsior Preparatory High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Springfield Gardens, 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 Springfield Gardens on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #29?
Besides Excelsior Preparatory High School, New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students), Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students), and Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy (820 students). See the New York City Geographic District #29 district page for the complete list.