Enrollment
346
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 360109006378 Charter school
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School Ii — New York, NY
Federal NCES profile for East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School Ii, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
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)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.5:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School Ii compares with New York and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School Ii reports 346 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 47.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% below the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 47% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 89.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 60% above the New York average and 74% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School Ii spends $23,125 per pupil district-wide, below the New York average of $29,727 and above 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 48/100 (D), calculated from 2 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 East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School Ii 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 27% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.9% | ▲ 60% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 34% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
89.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 60% 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
8.5:1
students per teacher
— 27% below state mean
Top 11% in New York — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$23,125
per pupil, district-wide
— below New York avg of $29,727
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
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 346 Top 34% in New York — larger than 66% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 47.0
Students per teacher 8.5:1 -27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 89.9% +60% vs state
NCES ID 360109006378
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.7%
African American 32.9%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
White 1.4%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School Ii, which includes East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School Ii.
$23,125
Per student
-22%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+19%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School Ii
How many students attend East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School Ii?
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School Ii has 346 students enrolled. It is a other school in NEW YORK, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School Ii?
The student-teacher ratio at East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School Ii is 8.5:1, which is 27% lower than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 47% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School Ii?
89.9% of students at East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School Ii are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School Ii?
The largest demographic group at East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School Ii is Hispanic or Latino at 58.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in NEW YORK, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School Ii?
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School Ii has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.