- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009005690
👥 S:T ratio 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #11 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.4:1
- small classes for New York
- 97.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School has class sizes smaller than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School ranks #11 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #12 · New York
NCES ID 360009005690 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School shrank from 239 students in 2022-23 to 182 in 2023-24 (-23.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 360009005690 · Bronx, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
146 enr · 5.4:1 · 97.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 214 (814 students)
Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School shrank from 239 students in 2022-23 to 182 in 2023-24 (-23.8%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 214
Ps 214
814 students
- Ps 47 John Ran
Ps 47 John Randolph
789 students
- Ps 195
Ps 195
713 students
- Ps 196
Ps 196
662 students
- East Bronx Aca
East Bronx Academy for the Future
654 students
- This school 146
Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School
146 students
What this shows Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School reports 146 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School compares
Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 5.4:1 | ▼ 54% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.1% | ▲ 73% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 146 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.4:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
146
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
5.4:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 3% in New York - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
76.0%
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 65.8%
African American 32.2%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 214 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 47 John Randolph | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 195 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 196 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bronx Academy for the Future | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~146 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School?
Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School has 146 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 182 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School is 5.4:1, which is 54% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 66% 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 Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School?
97.1% of students at Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.8% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School?
Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School ranks #11 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 #12?
Besides Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School, New York City Geographic District #12 also operates Ps 214 (814 students), Ps 47 John Randolph (789 students), and Ps 195 (713 students). See the New York City Geographic District #12 district page for the complete list.