Enrollment
281
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360012305890
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 39/100 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
- 39
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Far Rockaway, New York, enrolling 281 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 84.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 281 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 705 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #95.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and African American (35%) (diversity index 51/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students) and Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students) alongside Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi.
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 Vi compares
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~281 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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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.
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 39/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi a good school?
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. 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 #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.
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