- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 81/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009005169
👥 S:T ratio 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School of Performing Arts earns 81/100 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
- 81
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
School of Performing Arts shrank from 196 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (-14.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 360009005169 · Bronx, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
137 enr · 4.7:1 · 95.9% lunch · RII 81
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 214 (814 students)
School of Performing Arts shrank from 196 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (-14.8%). Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
School of Performing Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 214
Ps 214
814 students
- Ps 47 John Ran
Ps 47 John Randolph
789 students
- Ps 195
Ps 195
713 students
- Ps 196
Ps 196
662 students
- East Bronx Aca
East Bronx Academy for the Future
654 students
- This school 137
School of Performing Arts
137 students
What this shows School of Performing Arts reports 137 students on the CCD universe file.
How School of Performing Arts compares
School of Performing Arts 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~137 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 167 (2023-24), down 29.
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 81/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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.
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.