Enrollment
468
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wyandanch, NY
Academy Charter School 2 (the)
Federal NCES profile for Academy Charter School 2 (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 368097306763Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy Charter School 2 (the) earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Wyandanch · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 71.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy Charter School 2 (the) has class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy Charter School 2 (the) ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Wyandanch, NY.
School address
District: Academy Charter School 2 (the) · New York
NCES ID 368097306763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+164% 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
What stands out at Academy Charter School 2 (the)
Academy Charter School 2 (the) is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Wyandanch, New York, enrolling 468 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.2:1 is larger than about 99% of New York schools and 164% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 468 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 790 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #788, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 56/100).
Academy Charter School 2 (the) is a single-school charter district, so Academy Charter School 2 (the) operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy Charter School 2 (the) compares
Academy Charter School 2 (the) on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.2:1 | ▲ 164% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.5% | ▲ 27% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
31.2:1
students per teacher
- 164% above state mean
Top 99% in New York - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Academy Charter School 2 (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~468 students)
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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 an 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 31.2:1, which is 164% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 99% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Wyandanch, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy Charter School 2 (the)?
Academy Charter School 2 (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower 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 Academy Charter School 2 (the) rank among public schools in Wyandanch?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy Charter School 2 (the) ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Wyandanch, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wyandanch on the city page.
Is Academy Charter School 2 (the) a good school?
Academy Charter School 2 (the) earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Academy Charter School 2 (the)?
None; Academy Charter School 2 (the) is a single-school charter district, and Academy Charter School 2 (the) is its only campus.
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