- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New York, NY
West Prep Academy
Federal NCES profile for West Prep Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360007806135
👥 S:T ratio 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Prep Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of New York schools.
- #20 of 41
- middle schools in New York · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 83.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Prep Academy has class sizes smaller than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Prep Academy ranks #20 of 41 middle schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007806135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
West Prep Academy held near 167 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 360007806135 · New York, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 6.3:1 · 83.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students)
West Prep Academy held near 167 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
West Prep Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fiorello H Lag
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
2,251 students
- Beacon High Sc
Beacon High School
1,372 students
- Ps 87 William 751
Ps 87 William Sherman
751 students
- West End Secon 722
West End Secondary School
722 students
- Jhs 54 Booker 720
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington
720 students
- This school 158
West Prep Academy
158 students
What this shows West Prep Academy reports 158 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Prep Academy compares
West Prep 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 | 6.3:1 | ▼ 47% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 48% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.3:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
6.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 4% in New York - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.5%
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 53.8%
African American 32.9%
White 7.0%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, West Prep Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How West Prep Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorello H Laguardia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beacon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 87 William Sherman | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West End Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Prep Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~158 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Prep Academy
How many students attend West Prep Academy?
West Prep Academy has 158 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 168 (2022-23) → 167 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Prep Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at West Prep Academy is 6.3:1, which is 47% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 60% 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 West Prep Academy?
83.3% of students at West Prep Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Prep Academy?
The largest demographic group at West Prep Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Prep Academy?
West Prep Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 West Prep Academy rank among middle schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, West Prep Academy ranks #20 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 # 3?
Besides West Prep Academy, New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students), Beacon High School (1,372 students), and Ps 87 William Sherman (751 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 3 district page for the complete list.