- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010105875
👥 S:T ratio 44
📋 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 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Springfield Gardens · Resource Index
- 22
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School shrank from 549 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 39.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 360010105875 · Springfield Gardens, NY Other · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 14.1:1 · 65.2% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students)
Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School shrank from 549 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 39.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 95 Eastwood
Ps 95 Eastwood
1,103 students
- Jean Nuzzi Int
Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School
894 students
- Is 238 Susan B
Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy
820 students
- Pathways Colle
Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School
818 students
- Ps/is 116 Will
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley
806 students
- This school
Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School
521 students
What this shows Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School compares
Preparatory Academy for Writers: a College Board School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~521 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), down 28.
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 22/100 (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 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.
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.