- Enrollment
- 5,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Academy of Arts and Letters
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Arts and Letters, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009105901
👥 S:T ratio 37
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of Arts and Letters earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #137 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy of Arts and Letters has class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Arts and Letters ranks #137 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #13 · New York
NCES ID 360009105901 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Academy of Arts and Letters held near 723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.9 → 54.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 360009105901 · Brooklyn, NY Other · MID · TRAD
757 enr · 15.8:1 · 37.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students)
Academy of Arts and Letters held near 723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.9 → 54.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Academy of Arts and Letters in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooklyn Techn
Brooklyn Technical High School
5,848 students
- Ps 11 Purvis J 923
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan
923 students
- Benjamin Banne 854
Benjamin Banneker Academy
854 students
- Ps 9 Sarah Smi 782
Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the)
782 students
- This school 757
Academy of Arts and Letters
757 students
- Ps 20 Clinton 689
Ps 20 Clinton Hill
689 students
What this shows Academy of Arts and Letters reports 757 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy of Arts and Letters compares
Academy of Arts and Letters held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▼ 33% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 91% in New York - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.4%
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 36.6%
White 35.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 36.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Academy of Arts and Letters is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Academy of Arts and Letters Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Technical High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 11 Purvis J Behan | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Banneker Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 20 Clinton Hill | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of Arts and Letters's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 6/100
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 (~757 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy of Arts and Letters
How many students attend Academy of Arts and Letters?
Academy of Arts and Letters has 757 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 729 (2022-23) → 723 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Arts and Letters?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Arts and Letters is 15.8:1, which is 34% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of Arts and Letters?
37.4% of students at Academy of Arts and Letters are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of Arts and Letters?
The largest demographic group at Academy of Arts and Letters is African American at 36.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of Arts and Letters?
Academy of Arts and Letters has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 of Arts and Letters rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Arts and Letters ranks #137 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 #13?
Besides Academy of Arts and Letters, New York City Geographic District #13 also operates Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students), Ps 11 Purvis J Behan (923 students), and Benjamin Banneker Academy (854 students). See the New York City Geographic District #13 district page for the complete list.