Enrollment
468
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 368097306763 Charter school
Academy Charter School 2 (the) — Wyandanch, NY
Federal NCES profile for Academy Charter School 2 (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 62/100.
👥 Class size 62
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Academy Charter School 2 (the) · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy Charter School 2 (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Academy Charter School 2 (the) reports 468 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% below the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 40% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 71.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 27% above the New York average and 38% above the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy Charter School 2 (the) compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.5% | ▲ 27% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 58% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
71.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 27% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
— 18% below state mean
Top 21% in New York — lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 468 Top 58% in New York — larger than 42% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 9.6:1 -18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 71.5% +27% vs state
NCES ID 368097306763
Student demographics
African American 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.3%
White 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 55.6% of enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions about Academy Charter School 2 (the)
How many students attend Academy Charter School 2 (the)?
Academy Charter School 2 (the) has 468 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in WYANDANCH, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy Charter School 2 (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy Charter School 2 (the) is 9.6:1, which is 18% lower than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy Charter School 2 (the)?
71.5% of students at Academy Charter School 2 (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy Charter School 2 (the)?
The largest demographic group at Academy Charter School 2 (the) is African American at 55.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in WYANDANCH, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy Charter School 2 (the)?
Academy Charter School 2 (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.