- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
Ms 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership
Federal NCES profile for Ms 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009002477
👥 S:T ratio 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ms 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools.
- #5 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 95.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ms 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership has class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership ranks #5 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #12 · New York
NCES ID 360009002477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Ms 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership shrank from 298 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (-17.8%).
Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 360009002477 · Bronx, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 7.9:1 · 95.6% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 214 (814 students)
Ms 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership shrank from 298 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (-17.8%). Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ms 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership 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 230
Ms 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership
230 students
What this shows Ms 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ms 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership compares
Ms 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership 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 | 7.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.6% | ▲ 70% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in New York - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.4%
African American 27.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
White 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Ms 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ms 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ms 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership'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 (~230 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ms 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership
How many students attend Ms 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership?
Ms 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership has 230 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ms 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership?
The student-teacher ratio at Ms 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership is 7.9:1, which is 33% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 50% 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 Ms 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership?
95.6% of students at Ms 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ms 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership?
The largest demographic group at Ms 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership is Hispanic or Latino at 67.4% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ms 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership?
Ms 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Ms 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership ranks #5 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 Ms 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership, 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.