Enrollment
922
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 360104206252 Charter school
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School — New York, NY
Federal NCES profile for East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 19/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
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
District: East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School · New York
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)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+15% 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
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 reports 922 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 63.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 81.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 46% above the New York average and 58% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 922 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 48.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School spends $26,090 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 19/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 46% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 922 | top 90% | — | — |
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
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
13.4:1
students per teacher
— 15% above state mean
Top 77% in New York — lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
48.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,090
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
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
Enrollment 922 Top 90% in New York — larger than 10% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 63.0
Students per teacher 13.4:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 81.9% +46% vs state
NCES ID 360104206252
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 1
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 922:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 48.3%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 56
Expulsions 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
-12%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+34%
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
How many students attend East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School?
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School has 922 students enrolled. It is a other 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 13.4:1, which is 15% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 19/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.