Enrollment
383
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015106120
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools.
- #1 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 53
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy of Talented Scholars (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy of Talented Scholars (the)
Academy of Talented Scholars (the) is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 383 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.1:1, Academy of Talented Scholars (the) is leaner than roughly 89% of New York schools and 31% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.2% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 383 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 681 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Asian (32%) (diversity index 59/100).
15.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students) and Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students) alongside Academy of Talented Scholars (the).
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 Talented Scholars (the) compares
Academy of Talented Scholars (the) 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~383 students)
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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.
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 53/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Academy of Talented Scholars (the) a good school?
Academy of Talented Scholars (the) earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of 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 #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.
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