- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 69 Journey Prep School
Federal NCES profile for Ps 69 Journey Prep School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008502285
👥 S:T ratio 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 69 Journey Prep School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- #152 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 83.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 69 Journey Prep School has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 69 Journey Prep School ranks #152 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 8 · New York
NCES ID 360008502285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Ps 69 Journey Prep School shrank from 494 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (-11.7%).
Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 360008502285 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 13.9:1 · 83.8% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students)
Ps 69 Journey Prep School shrank from 494 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (-11.7%). Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 69 Journey Prep School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Herbert H Lehm
Herbert H Lehman High School
1,087 students
- Ps 71 Rose E S
Ps 71 Rose E Scala
1,079 students
- Ps 14 Senator
Ps 14 Senator John Calandra
718 students
- Ps 36 Unionpor
Ps 36 Unionport
660 students
- Ps 152 Evergre
Ps 152 Evergreen
634 students
- This school
Ps 69 Journey Prep School
459 students
What this shows Ps 69 Journey Prep School reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 69 Journey Prep School compares
Ps 69 Journey Prep 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.8% | ▲ 49% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
71.9%
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 70.8%
African American 18.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.4%
Asian 3.1%
White 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Ps 69 Journey Prep School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 69 Journey Prep School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert H Lehman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 71 Rose E Scala | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 14 Senator John Calandra | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 36 Unionport | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 152 Evergreen | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 69 Journey Prep School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 69 Journey Prep School
How many students attend Ps 69 Journey Prep School?
Ps 69 Journey Prep School has 459 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 494 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 69 Journey Prep School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 69 Journey Prep School is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 69 Journey Prep School?
83.8% of students at Ps 69 Journey Prep School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 69 Journey Prep School?
The largest demographic group at Ps 69 Journey Prep School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.8% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 69 Journey Prep School?
Ps 69 Journey Prep 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 Ps 69 Journey Prep School rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 69 Journey Prep School ranks #152 of 184 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 schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 8?
Besides Ps 69 Journey Prep School, New York City Geographic District # 8 also operates Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students), Ps 71 Rose E Scala (1,079 students), and Ps 14 Senator John Calandra (718 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 8 district page for the complete list.