- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Parkside Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Parkside Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009501344
👥 S:T ratio 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkside Preparatory Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools.
- #40 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8:1
- small classes for New York
- 87.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkside Preparatory Academy has class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside Preparatory Academy ranks #40 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009501344 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Parkside Preparatory Academy shrank from 311 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 360009501344 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 8:1 · 87.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara Barton High School (1,325 students)
Parkside Preparatory Academy shrank from 311 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Parkside Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clara Barton H
Clara Barton High School
1,325 students
- Medgar Evers C
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
1,267 students
- Ps 189 Bilingu
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the)
887 students
- Ps 249 Caton (
Ps 249 Caton (the)
663 students
- Ps 316 Elijah
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud
644 students
- This school 248
Parkside Preparatory Academy
248 students
What this shows Parkside Preparatory Academy reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkside Preparatory Academy compares
Parkside Preparatory 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.8% | ▲ 56% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
8:1
students per teacher
- 32% 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.
Engagement
71.0%
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
African American 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
White 4.5%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Parkside Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Parkside Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Medgar Evers College Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 249 Caton (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 316 Elijah Stroud | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkside Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~248 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkside Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Parkside Preparatory Academy?
Parkside Preparatory Academy has 248 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkside Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkside Preparatory Academy is 8:1, which is 32% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 49% 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 Parkside Preparatory Academy?
87.8% of students at Parkside Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkside Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Parkside Preparatory Academy is African American at 73.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkside Preparatory Academy?
Parkside Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Parkside Preparatory Academy rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside Preparatory Academy ranks #40 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #17?
Besides Parkside Preparatory Academy, New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Clara Barton High School (1,325 students), Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students), and Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) (887 students). See the New York City Geographic District #17 district page for the complete list.