Enrollment
281
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008806129
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #28 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 33
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement
Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 281 students.
At 11.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 85.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 281 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 696 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #188.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (14%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #11 also operates Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students) and Ps 83 Donald Hertz (1,451 students) alongside Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement.
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 Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement compares
Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~281 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
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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.
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 33/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement a good school?
Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 #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.
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