- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New York, NY
Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders
Federal NCES profile for Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008104436
👥 S:T ratio 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #19 of 41
- middle schools in New York · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6:1
- small classes for New York
- 93.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders has class sizes smaller than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders ranks #19 of 41 middle schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 5 · New York
NCES ID 360008104436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders grew from 73 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 14.2 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 360008104436 · New York, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
84 enr · 6:1 · 93.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Secondary School (714 students)
Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders grew from 73 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 14.2 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia Secon
Columbia Secondary School
714 students
- Frederick Doug
Frederick Douglass Academy
619 students
- High School Ma
High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny
576 students
- Ps 161 Pedro A
Ps 161 Pedro Albizu Campos
527 students
- Thurgood Marsh
Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change
408 students
- This school 84
Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders
84 students
What this shows Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders reports 84 students on the CCD universe file.
How Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders compares
Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders 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 | 6:1 | ▼ 49% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.2% | ▲ 66% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 84 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
84
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
6:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 3% in New York - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
75.0%
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 50.0%
African American 42.9%
White 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 161 Pedro Albizu Campos | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~84 students)
Frequently asked questions about Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders
How many students attend Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders?
Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders has 84 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 73 (2022-23) → 78 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders?
The student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders is 6:1, which is 49% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 62% 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 Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders?
93.2% of students at Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders?
The largest demographic group at Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders?
Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders rank among middle schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders ranks #19 of 41 middle schools in New York, 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 New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 5?
Besides Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders, New York City Geographic District # 5 also operates Columbia Secondary School (714 students), Frederick Douglass Academy (619 students), and High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny (576 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 5 district page for the complete list.