Enrollment
521
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield Gardens, NY
Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School
Federal NCES profile for Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010105875
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Springfield Gardens · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School has class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Springfield Gardens, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #29 · New York
NCES ID 360010105875 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School
Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Springfield Gardens, New York, enrolling 521 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.2% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 521 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 681 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #537, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 42/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.0% 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 Preparatory Academy for Writers: 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 Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School compares
Preparatory Academy for Writers: 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 16% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in New York - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.0%
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.
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 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
White 0.6%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 95 Eastwood | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 116 William C Hughley | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Preparatory Academy for Writers: 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
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~521 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School
How many students attend Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School?
Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School has 521 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield Gardens, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School?
The student-teacher ratio at Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School?
65.2% of students at Preparatory Academy for Writers: 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 Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School?
The largest demographic group at Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School is African American at 72.9% of enrollment, in Springfield Gardens, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School?
Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School rank among schools in Springfield Gardens?
By Resource Investment Index, Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Springfield Gardens, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springfield Gardens on the city page.
Is Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School a good school?
Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Preparatory Academy for Writers: 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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