Enrollment
818
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Albans, NY
Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School
Federal NCES profile for Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010105834
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Saint Albans · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School has class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Saint Albans, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #29 · New York
NCES ID 360010105834 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School
Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Saint Albans, New York, enrolling 818 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.7:1 is larger than about 90% of New York schools and 33% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 818 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 523 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #275.
Its student body is led by African American (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 47/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students) and Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students) alongside Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School.
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 Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School compares
Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 23% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 818 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
818
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 90% in New York - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.7%
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.
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
African American 70.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Asian 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.6%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
White 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 95 Eastwood | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 116 William C Hughley | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 131 Abigail Adams | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~818 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School
How many students attend Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School?
Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School has 818 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Albans, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School is 15.7:1, which is 33% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School?
69.4% of students at Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School?
The largest demographic group at Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School is African American at 70.7% of enrollment, in Saint Albans, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School?
Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School rank among schools in Saint Albans?
By Resource Investment Index, Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Saint Albans, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Albans on the city page.
Is Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School a good school?
Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 #29?
Besides Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School, New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students), Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students), and Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy (820 students). See the New York City Geographic District #29 district page for the complete list.
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