At a glance
Reported students
97
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10.22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
2nd percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
251
Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy): 97 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
9.5:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy)
Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy) is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Brooklyn. It is one of 28 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #23. NCES reports 97 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 2nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.5:1, close to the New York median of 10.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (72.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy)
- 1How do the reported 9.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 10.22 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.1%
- Hispanic22.7%
- Black72.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #23
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Riverdale Avenue Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
98 reported students
Mott Hall IV
Middle · Grades 06–08
108 reported students
Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees)
Middle · Grades 06–08
147 reported students
Mott Hall Bridges Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
200 reported students
Brownsville Collaborative Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
271 reported students
IS 392
Middle · Grades 06–08
284 reported students
Public schools near Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy)
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mott Hall IV Middle · New York City Geographic District #23 | 06–08 | 108 | 0.3 mi |
| Riverdale Avenue Middle School Middle · New York City Geographic District #23 | 06–08 | 98 | 0.5 mi |
| Middle School for Art and Philosphy Middle · New York City Geographic District #18 | 06–08 | 156 | 0.7 mi |
| Legacy School of the Arts Middle · New York City Geographic District #19 | 06–08 | 160 | 0.8 mi |
| Mott Hall Bridges Academy Middle · New York City Geographic District #23 | 06–08 | 200 | 0.8 mi |
| Lenox Academy Middle · New York City Geographic District #18 | 06–08 | 264 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy)
What grades does Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy) serve?
Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy) reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District #23.
How many students attend Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy)?
Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy) reported 97 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 2nd percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy)?
The calculated ratio is 9.5:1, based on 97 students and 10.22 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy) a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy) is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #23 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy) students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy) in?
Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy) is part of New York City Geographic District #23, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy)?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mott Hall IV (0.3 mi), Riverdale Avenue Middle School (0.5 mi), Middle School for Art and Philosphy (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.