- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Pelham Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Pelham Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008805541
👥 S:T ratio 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pelham Preparatory Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools.
- #93 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pelham Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pelham Preparatory Academy ranks #93 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008805541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Pelham Preparatory Academy held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 360008805541 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 13.1:1 · 78.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students)
Pelham Preparatory Academy held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Pelham Preparatory Academy 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 460
Pelham Preparatory Academy
460 students
What this shows Pelham Preparatory Academy reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pelham Preparatory Academy compares
Pelham Preparatory Academy 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 40% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in New York - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.4%
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 47.6%
African American 36.3%
White 9.1%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Pelham Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Pelham Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S Truman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 83 Donald Hertz | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pelham Preparatory Academy'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 high 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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pelham Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Pelham Preparatory Academy?
Pelham Preparatory Academy has 460 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pelham Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pelham Preparatory Academy is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pelham Preparatory Academy?
78.6% of students at Pelham Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pelham Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Pelham Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pelham Preparatory Academy?
Pelham Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Preparatory Academy rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Pelham Preparatory Academy ranks #93 of 115 high 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 high schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #11?
Besides Pelham Preparatory Academy, 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.