- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
Kappa
Federal NCES profile for Kappa, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 83/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008605790
👥 S:T ratio 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kappa earns 83/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #2 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 83
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 94.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kappa has class sizes smaller than 99% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kappa ranks #2 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 9 · New York
NCES ID 360008605790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Kappa shrank from 241 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (-23.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.1 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 360008605790 · Bronx, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
143 enr · 4.3:1 · 94.2% lunch · RII 83
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students)
Kappa shrank from 241 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (-23.2%). Teacher FTE lost 33.1 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Kappa in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps/is 218 Rafa
Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
807 students
- Ps 70 Max Scho
Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld
729 students
- Bronx School f
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice
683 students
- Comprehensive
Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327
670 students
- Ps 53 Basheer
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim
600 students
- This school 143
Kappa
143 students
What this shows Kappa reports 143 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kappa compares
Kappa 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 | 4.3:1 | ▼ 64% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.2% | ▲ 68% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 143 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
143
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
4.3:1
students per teacher
- 64% below state mean
Top 1% in New York - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.7%
African American 47.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Kappa is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Kappa Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bronx School for Law Government and Justice | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 53 Basheer Quisim | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kappa's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~143 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kappa
How many students attend Kappa?
Kappa has 143 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 185 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kappa?
The student-teacher ratio at Kappa is 4.3:1, which is 64% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 73% 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 Kappa?
94.2% of students at Kappa are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kappa?
The largest demographic group at Kappa is Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kappa?
Kappa has a Resource Investment Index of 83/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Kappa rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Kappa ranks #2 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 # 9?
Besides Kappa, New York City Geographic District # 9 also operates Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students), Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld (729 students), and Bronx School for Law Government and Justice (683 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 9 district page for the complete list.