- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Academy for Young Writers
Federal NCES profile for Academy for Young Writers, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012005884
👥 S:T ratio 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy for Young Writers earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New York schools.
- #6 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 88.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy for Young Writers has class sizes smaller than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Young Writers ranks #6 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #19 · New York
NCES ID 360012005884 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Academy for Young Writers shrank from 483 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.9 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 360012005884 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 7.8:1 · 88.6% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students)
Academy for Young Writers shrank from 483 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 51.9 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Academy for Young Writers in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Transit Tech C
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School
795 students
- Ps 214 Michael
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam
728 students
- Ps 159 Isaac P
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin
661 students
- Ps 108 Sal Abb
Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento
649 students
- East New York
East New York Family Academy
610 students
- This school
Academy for Young Writers
398 students
What this shows Academy for Young Writers reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy for Young Writers compares
Academy for Young Writers is a shrinking 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 | 7.8:1 | ▼ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.6% | ▲ 58% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in New York - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
African American 63.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 2.0%
White 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Academy for Young Writers is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Academy for Young Writers Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 214 Michael Friedsam | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East New York Family Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy for Young Writers's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide other 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 (~398 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Academy for Young Writers
How many students attend Academy for Young Writers?
Academy for Young Writers has 398 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Young Writers?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Young Writers is 7.8:1, which is 34% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 50% 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 Academy for Young Writers?
88.6% of students at Academy for Young Writers are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy for Young Writers?
The largest demographic group at Academy for Young Writers is African American at 63.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for Young Writers?
Academy for Young Writers has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher 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 for Young Writers rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Young Writers ranks #6 of 262 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 schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #19?
Besides Academy for Young Writers, New York City Geographic District #19 also operates Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students), Ps 214 Michael Friedsam (728 students), and Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin (661 students). See the New York City Geographic District #19 district page for the complete list.