- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, NY
Academy of Talented Scholars (the)
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Talented Scholars (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015106120
👥 S:T ratio 68
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of Talented Scholars (the) earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools.
- #1 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy of Talented Scholars (the) has class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Talented Scholars (the) ranks #1 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015106120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Academy of Talented Scholars (the) held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 360015106120 · Brooklyn, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 8.1:1 · 60.2% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students)
Academy of Talented Scholars (the) held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Academy of Talented Scholars (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Hamilton
Fort Hamilton High School
4,044 students
- Franklin Delan
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
3,403 students
- New Utrecht Hi
New Utrecht High School
3,236 students
- Jhs 259 Willia
Jhs 259 William Mckinley
1,780 students
- Madeleine Bren 1,518
Madeleine Brennan School (the)
1,518 students
- This school 383
Academy of Talented Scholars (the)
383 students
What this shows Academy of Talented Scholars (the) reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy of Talented Scholars (the) compares
Academy of Talented Scholars (the) 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▲ 7% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in New York - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Student demographics
White 54.8%
Asian 31.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Academy of Talented Scholars (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Academy of Talented Scholars (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Utrecht High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Brennan School (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of Talented Scholars (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,236
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,780
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Academy of Talented Scholars (the)
How many students attend Academy of Talented Scholars (the)?
Academy of Talented Scholars (the) has 383 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Talented Scholars (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Talented Scholars (the) is 8.1:1, which is 31% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 48% 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 of Talented Scholars (the)?
60.2% of students at Academy of Talented Scholars (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of Talented Scholars (the)?
The largest demographic group at Academy of Talented Scholars (the) is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of Talented Scholars (the)?
Academy of Talented Scholars (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 Talented Scholars (the) rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Talented Scholars (the) ranks #1 of 95 elementary 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 elementary schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #20?
Besides Academy of Talented Scholars (the), New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students), Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students), and New Utrecht High School (3,236 students). See the New York City Geographic District #20 district page for the complete list.