Enrollment
1,072
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 360014905824 Charter school
Achievement First East New York Charter School — Brooklyn, NY
Federal NCES profile for Achievement First East New York Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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
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)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Achievement First East New York Charter School compares with New York and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Achievement First East New York Charter School reports 1,072 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 90.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% 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 20% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 44.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Achievement First East New York Charter School spends $18,791 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 26/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 East New York 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,072 | top 93% | — | — |
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
12.7:1
students per teacher
— 9% above state mean
Top 69% in New York — lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
44.7%
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
$18,791
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,072 Top 93% in New York — larger than 7% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 90.0
Students per teacher 12.7:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 360014905824
Student demographics
African American 50.6%
Hispanic or Latino 45.1%
Two or More 1.4%
White 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 50.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 15
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 44.7%
In-school suspensions 19
Out-of-school suspensions 30
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Achievement First East New York Charter School, which includes Achievement First East New York Charter School.
$18,791
Per student
-37%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
-4%
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 East New York Charter School
How many students attend Achievement First East New York Charter School?
Achievement First East New York Charter School has 1,072 students enrolled. It is a other school in BROOKLYN, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Achievement First East New York Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Achievement First East New York Charter School is 12.7:1, which is 9% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Achievement First East New York Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Achievement First East New York Charter School is African American at 50.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in BROOKLYN, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Achievement First East New York Charter School?
Achievement First East New York Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.