Enrollment
935
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 360110906421 Charter school
Achievement First Aspire Charter School — Brooklyn, NY
Federal NCES profile for Achievement First Aspire Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 19/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Achievement First Aspire Charter School · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Achievement First Aspire Charter School compares with New York and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Achievement First Aspire Charter School reports 935 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 59.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 935 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 49.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Achievement First Aspire Charter School spends $19,370 per pupil district-wide, below the New York average of $29,727 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Achievement First Aspire Charter School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 935 | top 90% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 74% in New York — lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
49.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,370
per pupil, district-wide
— below New York avg of $29,727
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 935 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 935 Top 90% in New York — larger than 10% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 59.0
Students per teacher 13.1:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 360110906421
Student demographics
African American 70.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
White 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 70.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 935:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 49.1%
In-school suspensions 18
Out-of-school suspensions 50
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Achievement First Aspire Charter School, which includes Achievement First Aspire Charter School.
$19,370
Per student
-35%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Brooklyn
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School
Standard public school
1,336 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School
Standard public school
1,320 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School
Standard public school
1,313 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
Standard public school
1,267 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Kings Collegiate Charter School
Standard public school
1,262 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2
Standard public school
1,259 students 8.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Achievement First Aspire Charter School
How many students attend Achievement First Aspire Charter School?
Achievement First Aspire Charter School has 935 students enrolled. It is a other school in BROOKLYN, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Achievement First Aspire Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Achievement First Aspire Charter School is 13.1:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Achievement First Aspire Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Achievement First Aspire Charter School is African American at 70.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in BROOKLYN, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Achievement First Aspire Charter School?
Achievement First Aspire Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.