Enrollment
222
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, NY
East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs)
Federal NCES profile for East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360120806698Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools.
- #24 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 81.7%
- free-lunch eligible
East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) has class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) ranks #24 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) · New York
NCES ID 360120806698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs)
East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) is a high-poverty, small charter elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 222 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 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 81.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 222 puts it in the smaller 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 476 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #102.
Its student body is predominantly African American (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 222 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) is a single-school charter district, so East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) 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 East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) compares
East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.7% | ▲ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in New York - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$29,253
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
White 3.2%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs), which includes East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs).
$29,253
Per student
+11%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+76%
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 (~222 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs)
How many students attend East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs)?
East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) has 222 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs)?
The student-teacher ratio at East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs)?
81.7% of students at East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs)?
The largest demographic group at East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) is African American at 86.9% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs)?
East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) ranks #24 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 East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) a good school?
East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs)?
None; East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) is a single-school charter district, and East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) is its only campus.
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