- Enrollment
- 5,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Fort Green Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Fort Green Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009106205
👥 S:T ratio 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Green Preparatory Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #40 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Green Preparatory Academy has class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Green Preparatory Academy ranks #40 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #13 · New York
NCES ID 360009106205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Fort Green Preparatory Academy grew from 173 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (+16.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 360009106205 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 7.9:1 · 66.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students)
Fort Green Preparatory Academy grew from 173 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (+16.2%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Fort Green Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooklyn Techn
Brooklyn Technical High School
5,848 students
- Ps 11 Purvis J 923
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan
923 students
- Benjamin Banne 854
Benjamin Banneker Academy
854 students
- Ps 9 Sarah Smi 782
Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the)
782 students
- Academy of Art 757
Academy of Arts and Letters
757 students
- This school 228
Fort Green Preparatory Academy
228 students
What this shows Fort Green Preparatory Academy reports 228 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Green Preparatory Academy compares
Fort Green 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 | 7.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 18% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in New York - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.2%
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 42.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
White 20.6%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Fort Green Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Fort Green Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Technical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 11 Purvis J Behan | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Banneker Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Arts and Letters | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Green Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Green Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Fort Green Preparatory Academy?
Fort Green Preparatory Academy has 228 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 173 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Green Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Green Preparatory Academy is 7.9:1, which is 33% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 50% 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 Fort Green Preparatory Academy?
66.5% of students at Fort Green Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Green Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Fort Green Preparatory Academy is African American at 42.1% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Green Preparatory Academy?
Fort Green Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Fort Green Preparatory Academy rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Green Preparatory Academy ranks #40 of 94 middle 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 middle schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #13?
Besides Fort Green Preparatory Academy, New York City Geographic District #13 also operates Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students), Ps 11 Purvis J Behan (923 students), and Benjamin Banneker Academy (854 students). See the New York City Geographic District #13 district page for the complete list.