- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement
Federal NCES profile for Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008806129
👥 S:T ratio 55
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #28 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 85.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement ranks #28 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008806129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 360008806129 · Bronx, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 11.2:1 · 85.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students)
Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harry S Truman
Harry S Truman High School
1,650 students
- Ps 83 Donald H
Ps 83 Donald Hertz
1,451 students
- Ps 89
Ps 89
1,169 students
- Ps/Ms 194
Ps/Ms 194
1,169 students
- Ps 96 Richard
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers
880 students
- This school 281
Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement
281 students
What this shows Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement compares
Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.5% | ▲ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in New York - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.9%
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 64.1%
White 13.9%
African American 13.5%
Asian 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S Truman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 83 Donald Hertz | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 89 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 194 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 96 Richard Rodgers | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement
How many students attend Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement?
Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement has 281 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement?
The student-teacher ratio at Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement?
85.5% of students at Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement?
The largest demographic group at Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement is Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement?
Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement 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 Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement ranks #28 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 #11?
Besides Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement, New York City Geographic District #11 also operates Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students), Ps 83 Donald Hertz (1,451 students), and Ps 89 (1,169 students). See the New York City Geographic District #11 district page for the complete list.