- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Democracy Academy
Federal NCES profile for Brooklyn Democracy Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360012105997
👥 S:T ratio 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooklyn Democracy Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools.
- #57 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 85.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooklyn Democracy Academy has class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Democracy Academy ranks #57 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #23 · New York
NCES ID 360012105997 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Brooklyn Democracy Academy grew from 140 students in 2022-23 to 175 in 2023-24 (+25.0%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 360012105997 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 9.8:1 · 85.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii (662 students)
Brooklyn Democracy Academy grew from 140 students in 2022-23 to 175 in 2023-24 (+25.0%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Brooklyn Democracy Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eagle Academy
Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii
662 students
- Brooklyn Colle
Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School
512 students
- Ps 156 Waverly
Ps 156 Waverly
421 students
- Ps 184 Newport
Ps 184 Newport
395 students
- Brooklyn Landm
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School
378 students
- This school 166
Brooklyn Democracy Academy
166 students
What this shows Brooklyn Democracy Academy reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooklyn Democracy Academy compares
Brooklyn Democracy Academy is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.7% | ▲ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in New York - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
87.3%
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.
Student demographics
African American 64.5%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
White 1.8%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Brooklyn Democracy Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Brooklyn Democracy Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 156 Waverly | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 184 Newport | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooklyn Democracy Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide high 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 (~166 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Democracy Academy
How many students attend Brooklyn Democracy Academy?
Brooklyn Democracy Academy has 166 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 140 (2022-23) → 175 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Democracy Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Democracy Academy is 9.8:1, which is 17% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 Brooklyn Democracy Academy?
85.7% of students at Brooklyn Democracy Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooklyn Democracy Academy?
The largest demographic group at Brooklyn Democracy Academy is African American at 64.5% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooklyn Democracy Academy?
Brooklyn Democracy Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Brooklyn Democracy Academy rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Democracy Academy ranks #57 of 121 high 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 high schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #23?
Besides Brooklyn Democracy Academy, New York City Geographic District #23 also operates Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii (662 students), Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School (512 students), and Ps 156 Waverly (421 students). See the New York City Geographic District #23 district page for the complete list.