Enrollment
757
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009105901
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 28/100 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
- 28
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy of Arts and Letters compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy of Arts and Letters
Academy of Arts and Letters is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 757 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.8:1 is larger than about 91% of New York schools and 34% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 757 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 544 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #481, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (37%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #13 also operates Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students) and Ps 11 Purvis J Behan (923 students) alongside Academy of Arts and Letters.
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 of Arts and Letters compares
Academy of Arts and Letters 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 5,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~757 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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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.
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 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Academy of Arts and Letters a good school?
Academy of Arts and Letters earns 28/100 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. 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 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.
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