Enrollment
857
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, NY
Canarsie Ascend Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Canarsie Ascend Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360110206414Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canarsie Ascend Charter School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools.
- #53 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Canarsie Ascend Charter School has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canarsie Ascend Charter School ranks #53 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: Canarsie Ascend Charter School · New York
NCES ID 360110206414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canarsie Ascend Charter School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canarsie Ascend Charter School
Canarsie Ascend Charter School is a higher-need, large charter elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 857 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 857 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 486 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #144.
Its student body is predominantly African American (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Canarsie Ascend Charter School spends $19,707 per pupil, 25% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Canarsie Ascend Charter School is a single-school charter district, so Canarsie Ascend Charter School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Canarsie Ascend Charter School compares
Canarsie Ascend Charter School 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 22% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 857 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
857
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.6%
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.
Funding equity
$19,707
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
White 0.9%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Canarsie Ascend Charter School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canarsie Ascend Charter School, which includes Canarsie Ascend Charter School.
$19,707
Per student
-25%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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 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 (~857 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Canarsie Ascend Charter School
How many students attend Canarsie Ascend Charter School?
Canarsie Ascend Charter School has 857 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canarsie Ascend Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canarsie Ascend Charter School is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canarsie Ascend Charter School?
68.4% of students at Canarsie Ascend Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canarsie Ascend Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Canarsie Ascend Charter School is African American at 88.9% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canarsie Ascend Charter School?
Canarsie Ascend Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Canarsie Ascend Charter School rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Canarsie Ascend Charter School ranks #53 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 Canarsie Ascend Charter School a good school?
Canarsie Ascend Charter School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Canarsie Ascend Charter School?
None; Canarsie Ascend Charter School is a single-school charter district, and Canarsie Ascend Charter School is its only campus.
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