Enrollment
922
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School
Federal NCES profile for East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360104206252Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools.
- #156 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School has class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School ranks #156 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School · New York
NCES ID 360104206252 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School is a high-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in New York, New York, enrolling 922 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 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 81.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 90% of state schools at 922 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 473 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #415, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 922 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School is a single-school charter district, so East Harlem Scholars Academy 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 East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School compares
East Harlem Scholars Academy 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 46% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 922 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
922
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 84% in New York - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.3%
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.
Funding equity
$26,090
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 922 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 68.8%
African American 24.7%
White 2.2%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School, which includes East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School.
$26,090
Per student
-1%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+57%
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 other 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 (~922 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School
How many students attend East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School?
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School has 922 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School?
81.9% of students at East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School 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?
The largest demographic group at East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.8% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School?
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School ranks #156 of 164 schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New York on the city page.
Is East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School a good school?
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School?
None; East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School is a single-school charter district, and East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School is its only campus.
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