Enrollment
335
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 360116606625 Charter school
Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2 — Brooklyn, NY
Federal NCES profile for Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 20/100.
👥 Class size 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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: Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2 · 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)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2 compares with New York and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2 reports 335 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 51% 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 11% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 74.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 32% above the New York average and 43% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 51.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2 spends $24,423 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 20/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 51% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 32% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 32% | — | — |
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
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 32% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
— 51% above state mean
Top 97% in New York — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.6%
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
$24,423
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 335 Top 32% in New York — larger than 68% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 17.7:1 +51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 74.3% +32% vs state
NCES ID 360116606625
Student demographics
White 51.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
African American 14.3%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 51.6%
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2, which includes Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2.
$24,423
Per student
-18%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+25%
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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Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
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1,267 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Kings Collegiate Charter School
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1,262 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2
Standard public school
1,259 students 8.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2
How many students attend Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2?
Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2 has 335 students enrolled. It is a other school in BROOKLYN, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2?
The student-teacher ratio at Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2 is 17.7:1, which is 51% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2?
74.3% of students at Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2?
The largest demographic group at Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2 is White at 51.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in BROOKLYN, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2?
Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2 has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.