- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Academy for Conservation and the Environment
Federal NCES profile for Academy for Conservation and the Environment, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009606054
👥 S:T ratio 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy for Conservation and the Environment earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools.
- #119 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 76.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy for Conservation and the Environment has class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Conservation and the Environment ranks #119 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #18 · New York
NCES ID 360009606054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Academy for Conservation and the Environment grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (+14.4%).
Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 360009606054 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 16.6:1 · 76.8% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students)
Academy for Conservation and the Environment grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (+14.4%). Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Academy for Conservation and the Environment in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 115 Daniel
Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School
854 students
- Ps 235 Janice
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School
666 students
- Ps 276 Louis M
Ps 276 Louis Marshall
560 students
- Ps 66
Ps 66
527 students
- Is 285 Meyer L
Is 285 Meyer Levin
512 students
- This school
Academy for Conservation and the Environment
432 students
What this shows Academy for Conservation and the Environment reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy for Conservation and the Environment compares
Academy for Conservation and the Environment 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 41% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 37% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 93% in New York - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.8%
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
African American 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Asian 8.2%
White 5.4%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Academy for Conservation and the Environment is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Academy for Conservation and the Environment Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 276 Louis Marshall | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 66 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 285 Meyer Levin | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy for Conservation and the Environment's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide high 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 (~432 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Academy for Conservation and the Environment
How many students attend Academy for Conservation and the Environment?
Academy for Conservation and the Environment has 432 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), up 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Conservation and the Environment?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Conservation and the Environment is 16.6:1, which is 41% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy for Conservation and the Environment?
76.8% of students at Academy for Conservation and the Environment are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy for Conservation and the Environment?
The largest demographic group at Academy for Conservation and the Environment is African American at 68.1% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for Conservation and the Environment?
Academy for Conservation and the Environment has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Academy for Conservation and the Environment rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Conservation and the Environment ranks #119 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #18?
Besides Academy for Conservation and the Environment, New York City Geographic District #18 also operates Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students), Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School (666 students), and Ps 276 Louis Marshall (560 students). See the New York City Geographic District #18 district page for the complete list.