- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Far Rockaway, NY
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi
Federal NCES profile for Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360012305890
👥 S:T ratio 44
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Far Rockaway · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 84.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi has class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Far Rockaway, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012305890 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.5 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 360012305890 · Far Rockaway, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 14.1:1 · 84.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.5 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Adams Hig
John Adams High School
2,400 students
- Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill High School
1,841 students
- Ms 137 America
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes
1,610 students
- Jhs 210 Elizab
Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell
1,459 students
- Scholars' Acad
Scholars' Academy
1,184 students
- This school 281
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi
281 students
What this shows Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi compares
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.0% | ▲ 49% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in New York - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
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 60.9%
African American 34.9%
Asian 1.8%
White 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~281 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi
How many students attend Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi?
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi has 281 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Far Rockaway, NY. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi?
The student-teacher ratio at Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi?
84.0% of students at Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi 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 Vi?
The largest demographic group at Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi is Hispanic or Latino at 60.9% of enrollment, in Far Rockaway, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi?
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi rank among middle schools in Far Rockaway?
By Resource Investment Index, Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Far Rockaway, 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 Far Rockaway on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi, New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students), Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students), and Ms 137 America's School of Heroes (1,610 students). See the New York City Geographic District #27 district page for the complete list.