- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
New Pathways Academy
Federal NCES profile for New Pathways Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008606642
👥 S:T ratio 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Pathways Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #15 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 95.6%
- free-lunch eligible
New Pathways Academy has class sizes smaller than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Pathways Academy ranks #15 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 9 · New York
NCES ID 360008606642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
New Pathways Academy shrank from 181 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 360008606642 · Bronx, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
137 enr · 6.5:1 · 95.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students)
New Pathways Academy shrank from 181 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
New Pathways Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps/is 218 Rafa
Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
807 students
- Ps 70 Max Scho
Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld
729 students
- Bronx School f
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice
683 students
- Comprehensive
Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327
670 students
- Ps 53 Basheer
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim
600 students
- This school 137
New Pathways Academy
137 students
What this shows New Pathways Academy reports 137 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Pathways Academy compares
New Pathways Academy 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 | 6.5:1 | ▼ 45% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.6% | ▲ 70% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.5:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
6.5:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 4% in New York - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.7%
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 59.9%
African American 37.2%
White 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, New Pathways Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How New Pathways Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bronx School for Law Government and Justice | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 53 Basheer Quisim | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Pathways Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~137 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Pathways Academy
How many students attend New Pathways Academy?
New Pathways Academy has 137 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 181 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Pathways Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at New Pathways Academy is 6.5:1, which is 45% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 59% 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 New Pathways Academy?
95.6% of students at New Pathways Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Pathways Academy?
The largest demographic group at New Pathways Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 59.9% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Pathways Academy?
New Pathways Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 New Pathways Academy rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, New Pathways Academy ranks #15 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 # 9?
Besides New Pathways Academy, New York City Geographic District # 9 also operates Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students), Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld (729 students), and Bronx School for Law Government and Justice (683 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 9 district page for the complete list.