- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
East Williamsburg Scholars Academy
Federal NCES profile for East Williamsburg Scholars Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360011903078
👥 S:T ratio 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Williamsburg Scholars Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- #103 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 84.6%
- free-lunch eligible
East Williamsburg Scholars Academy has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Williamsburg Scholars Academy ranks #103 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #14 · New York
NCES ID 360011903078 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
East Williamsburg Scholars Academy held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 41.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 360011903078 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 13.8:1 · 84.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students)
East Williamsburg Scholars Academy held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 41.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
East Williamsburg Scholars Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 318 Eugenio
Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos
1,028 students
- Brooklyn Latin
Brooklyn Latin School (the)
772 students
- Williamsburg P
Williamsburg Preparatory School
667 students
- Ps 31 Samuel F
Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont
644 students
- Ps 84 Jose De
Ps 84 Jose De Diego
636 students
- This school
East Williamsburg Scholars Academy
482 students
What this shows East Williamsburg Scholars Academy reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Williamsburg Scholars Academy compares
East Williamsburg Scholars Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.6% | ▲ 51% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
71.8%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.4%
African American 13.5%
Two or More 5.2%
White 2.5%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, East Williamsburg Scholars Academy is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How East Williamsburg Scholars Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Latin School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 84 Jose De Diego | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Williamsburg Scholars Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Williamsburg Scholars Academy
How many students attend East Williamsburg Scholars Academy?
East Williamsburg Scholars Academy has 482 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Williamsburg Scholars Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at East Williamsburg Scholars Academy is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Williamsburg Scholars Academy?
84.6% of students at East Williamsburg Scholars Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Williamsburg Scholars Academy?
The largest demographic group at East Williamsburg Scholars Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 77.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Williamsburg Scholars Academy?
East Williamsburg Scholars Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does East Williamsburg Scholars Academy rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, East Williamsburg Scholars Academy ranks #103 of 121 high 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 high schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #14?
Besides East Williamsburg Scholars Academy, New York City Geographic District #14 also operates Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students), Brooklyn Latin School (the) (772 students), and Williamsburg Preparatory School (667 students). See the New York City Geographic District #14 district page for the complete list.