Enrollment
574
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn, NY
Explore Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Explore Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360015705846Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Explore Charter School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools.
- #77 of 95
- elementary schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- large classes for New York
- 79.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Explore Charter School has class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Explore Charter School ranks #77 of 95 elementary schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: Explore Charter School · New York
NCES ID 360015705846 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Explore Charter School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Explore Charter School
Explore Charter School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 574 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 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 79.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 574 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 895 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #497.
Its student body is led by African American (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 574 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Explore Charter School spends $19,124 per pupil, 28% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Explore Charter School is a single-school charter district, so Explore 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 Explore Charter School compares
Explore 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.6% | ▲ 42% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 80% in New York - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$19,124
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 574 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
White 1.9%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Explore Charter School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Explore Charter School, which includes Explore Charter School.
$19,124
Per student
-28%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+15%
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 elementary 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 (~574 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Explore Charter School
How many students attend Explore Charter School?
Explore Charter School has 574 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Explore Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Explore Charter School is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Explore Charter School?
79.6% of students at Explore Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Explore Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Explore Charter School is African American at 73.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Explore Charter School?
Explore Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Explore Charter School rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Explore Charter School ranks #77 of 95 elementary 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 elementary schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
Is Explore Charter School a good school?
Explore Charter School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Explore Charter School?
None; Explore Charter School is a single-school charter district, and Explore Charter School is its only campus.
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