Enrollment
482
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360011903078
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- #103 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 21
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Williamsburg Scholars Academy compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Williamsburg Scholars Academy
East Williamsburg Scholars Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 482 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 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 84.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 482 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 963 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #784, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 38/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #14 also operates Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students) and Brooklyn Latin School (the) (772 students) alongside East Williamsburg Scholars Academy.
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 Williamsburg Scholars Academy compares
East Williamsburg Scholars Academy 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~482 students)
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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.
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 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is East Williamsburg Scholars Academy a good school?
East Williamsburg Scholars Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 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.
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