- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy)
Federal NCES profile for Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep 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 360012105723
👥 S:T ratio 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy) earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #40 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 91.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy) has class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy) ranks #40 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #23 · New York
NCES ID 360012105723 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy) held near 82 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.4 → 11.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 360012105723 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
97 enr · 8.1:1 · 91.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii (662 students)
Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy) held near 82 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.4 → 11.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eagle Academy
Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii
662 students
- Brooklyn Colle
Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School
512 students
- Ps 156 Waverly
Ps 156 Waverly
421 students
- Ps 184 Newport
Ps 184 Newport
395 students
- Brooklyn Landm
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School
378 students
- This school 97
Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy)
97 students
What this shows Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy) reports 97 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy) compares
Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy) held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.6% | ▲ 63% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 97 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
97
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in New York - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.5%
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 72.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
White 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy) is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 156 Waverly | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 184 Newport | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~97 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy)
How many students attend Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy)?
Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy) has 97 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 83 (2022-23) → 82 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy)?
The student-teacher ratio at Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy) is 8.1:1, which is 31% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 48% 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 V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy)?
91.6% of students at Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy)?
The largest demographic group at Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy) is African American at 72.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy)?
Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep 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 Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy) rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep 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 #23?
Besides Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy), New York City Geographic District #23 also operates Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii (662 students), Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School (512 students), and Ps 156 Waverly (421 students). See the New York City Geographic District #23 district page for the complete list.