- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii
Federal NCES profile for Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009005691
👥 S:T ratio 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #46 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 93.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii ranks #46 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #12 · New York
NCES ID 360009005691 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 251 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 360009005691 · Bronx, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 10.2:1 · 93.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 214 (814 students)
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 251 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii 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 256
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii
256 students
What this shows Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii compares
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.7% | ▲ 67% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in New York - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.9%
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 71.1%
African American 24.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
White 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii'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 (~256 students)
Frequently asked questions about Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii
How many students attend Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii?
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii has 256 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 251 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii?
The student-teacher ratio at Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 35% 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 Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii?
93.7% of students at Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii?
The largest demographic group at Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii is Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii?
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii ranks #46 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 Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii, 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.