Enrollment
206
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Mosaic Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mosaic Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007905998
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mosaic Preparatory Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #123 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 96.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mosaic Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mosaic Preparatory Academy ranks #123 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 4 · New York
NCES ID 360007905998 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mosaic Preparatory Academy compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mosaic Preparatory Academy
Mosaic Preparatory Academy is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in New York, New York, enrolling 206 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 96.7% of students qualify for free meals, 72% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 206 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.
Among 328 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #268, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 89.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 4 also operates Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students) and Ps 171 Patrick Henry (738 students) alongside Mosaic Preparatory Academy.
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 Mosaic Preparatory Academy compares
Mosaic Preparatory Academy 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.7% | ▲ 72% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New York - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
89.8%
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 57.8%
African American 34.0%
White 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Mosaic Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Mosaic Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 171 Patrick Henry | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tag Young Scholars | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Esperanza Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Weldon Johnson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mosaic Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other 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 (~206 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mosaic Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Mosaic Preparatory Academy?
Mosaic Preparatory Academy has 206 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mosaic Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mosaic Preparatory Academy is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mosaic Preparatory Academy?
96.7% of students at Mosaic Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mosaic Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mosaic Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mosaic Preparatory Academy?
Mosaic Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Mosaic Preparatory Academy rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Mosaic Preparatory Academy ranks #123 of 164 schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New York on the city page.
Is Mosaic Preparatory Academy a good school?
Mosaic Preparatory Academy earns 27/100 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 # 4?
Besides Mosaic Preparatory Academy, New York City Geographic District # 4 also operates Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students), Ps 171 Patrick Henry (738 students), and Tag Young Scholars (576 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 4 district page for the complete list.
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