- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
Pugsley Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Pugsley Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008506302
👥 S:T ratio 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pugsley Preparatory Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #54 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 90.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pugsley Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pugsley Preparatory Academy ranks #54 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 8 · New York
NCES ID 360008506302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Pugsley Preparatory Academy held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.6 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 360008506302 · Bronx, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 10.7:1 · 90.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students)
Pugsley Preparatory Academy held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.6 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Pugsley Preparatory Academy 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
Pugsley Preparatory Academy
544 students
What this shows Pugsley Preparatory Academy reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pugsley Preparatory Academy compares
Pugsley 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.0% | ▲ 60% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New York - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.5%
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 52.6%
Asian 26.7%
African American 10.7%
White 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Pugsley Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Pugsley Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert H Lehman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 71 Rose E Scala | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 14 Senator John Calandra | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 36 Unionport | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 152 Evergreen | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pugsley Preparatory Academy'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 middle 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 (~544 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pugsley Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Pugsley Preparatory Academy?
Pugsley Preparatory Academy has 544 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 562 (2022-23) → 588 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pugsley Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pugsley Preparatory Academy is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Pugsley Preparatory Academy?
90.0% of students at Pugsley Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pugsley Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Pugsley Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 52.6% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pugsley Preparatory Academy?
Pugsley Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Pugsley Preparatory Academy rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Pugsley Preparatory Academy ranks #54 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.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 8?
Besides Pugsley Preparatory Academy, 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.