Enrollment
137
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
School of Performing Arts
Federal NCES profile for School of Performing Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009005169
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School of Performing Arts earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #3 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 95.9%
- free-lunch eligible
School of Performing Arts has class sizes smaller than 99% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School of Performing Arts ranks #3 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #12 · New York
NCES ID 360009005169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-60% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How School of Performing Arts compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at School of Performing Arts
School of Performing Arts is a high-poverty, small middle school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 137 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.7:1, School of Performing Arts is leaner than roughly 99% of New York schools and 60% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 95.9% of students qualify for free meals, 71% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of New York schools, with 137 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 168 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 49/100).
New York City Geographic District #12 also operates Ps 214 (814 students) and Ps 47 John Randolph (789 students) alongside School of Performing Arts.
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 School of Performing Arts compares
School of Performing Arts 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 | 4.7:1 | ▼ 60% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.9% | ▲ 71% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.7:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
95.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
4.7:1
students per teacher
- 60% below state mean
Top 1% in New York - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Hispanic or Latino 62.8%
African American 34.3%
White 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, School of Performing Arts is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How School of Performing Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 214 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 47 John Randolph | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 195 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 196 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bronx Academy for the Future | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School of Performing Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle 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 (~137 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about School of Performing Arts
How many students attend School of Performing Arts?
School of Performing Arts has 137 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School of Performing Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at School of Performing Arts is 4.7:1, which is 60% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 70% 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 School of Performing Arts?
95.9% of students at School of Performing Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School of Performing Arts?
The largest demographic group at School of Performing Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School of Performing Arts?
School of Performing Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 School of Performing Arts rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, School of Performing Arts ranks #3 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.
Is School of Performing Arts a good school?
School of Performing Arts earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York. 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 #12?
Besides School of Performing Arts, New York City Geographic District #12 also operates Ps 214 (814 students), Ps 47 John Randolph (789 students), and Ps 195 (713 students). See the New York City Geographic District #12 district page for the complete list.
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