Enrollment
256
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 256 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 93.7% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 256 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 499 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #245.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 44/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #12 also operates Ps 214 (814 students) and Ps 47 John Randolph (789 students) alongside Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii compares
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~256 students)
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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.
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 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii a good school?
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Iii earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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