- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Springfield Gardens, NY
Queens Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Queens Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010105833
👥 S:T ratio 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Queens Preparatory Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Springfield Gardens · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Queens Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Queens Preparatory Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Springfield Gardens, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #29 · New York
NCES ID 360010105833 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Queens Preparatory Academy grew from 245 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (+9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 360010105833 · Springfield Gardens, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 12.3:1 · 75.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students)
Queens Preparatory Academy grew from 245 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (+9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Queens Preparatory Academy 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 320
Queens Preparatory Academy
320 students
What this shows Queens Preparatory Academy reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Queens Preparatory Academy compares
Queens Preparatory Academy is a growing 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 34% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.8%
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 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
White 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Queens Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Queens Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 95 Eastwood | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Queens Preparatory Academy'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 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 (~320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Queens Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Queens Preparatory Academy?
Queens Preparatory Academy has 320 students enrolled. It is a high school in Springfield Gardens, NY. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Queens Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Queens Preparatory Academy is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Queens Preparatory Academy?
75.5% of students at Queens Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Queens Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Queens Preparatory Academy is African American at 73.1% of enrollment, in Springfield Gardens, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Queens Preparatory Academy?
Queens Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Queens Preparatory Academy rank among high schools in Springfield Gardens?
By Resource Investment Index, Queens Preparatory Academy ranks #1 of 3 high 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 high schools in Springfield Gardens on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #29?
Besides Queens Preparatory Academy, 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.