- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
It Takes a Village Academy
Federal NCES profile for It Takes a Village Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009605964
👥 S:T ratio 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
It Takes a Village Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of New York schools.
- #46 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 75.6%
- free-lunch eligible
It Takes a Village Academy has class sizes smaller than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, It Takes a Village Academy ranks #46 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #18 · New York
NCES ID 360009605964 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
It Takes a Village Academy shrank from 308 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (-15.6%).
Teacher FTE held 30.6 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 360009605964 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 8.7:1 · 75.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students)
It Takes a Village Academy shrank from 308 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (-15.6%). Teacher FTE held 30.6 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
It Takes a Village Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 115 Daniel
Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School
854 students
- Ps 235 Janice
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School
666 students
- Ps 276 Louis M
Ps 276 Louis Marshall
560 students
- Ps 66
Ps 66
527 students
- Is 285 Meyer L
Is 285 Meyer Levin
512 students
- This school 262
It Takes a Village Academy
262 students
What this shows It Takes a Village Academy reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How It Takes a Village Academy compares
It Takes a Village Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.6% | ▲ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in New York - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
84.7%
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
African American 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 3.1%
White 2.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, It Takes a Village Academy is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How It Takes a Village Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 276 Louis Marshall | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 66 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 285 Meyer Levin | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to It Takes a Village Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about It Takes a Village Academy
How many students attend It Takes a Village Academy?
It Takes a Village Academy has 262 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at It Takes a Village Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at It Takes a Village Academy is 8.7:1, which is 26% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at It Takes a Village Academy?
75.6% of students at It Takes a Village Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of It Takes a Village Academy?
The largest demographic group at It Takes a Village Academy is African American at 79.0% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for It Takes a Village Academy?
It Takes a Village Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 It Takes a Village Academy rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, It Takes a Village Academy ranks #46 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 #18?
Besides It Takes a Village Academy, New York City Geographic District #18 also operates Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students), Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School (666 students), and Ps 276 Louis Marshall (560 students). See the New York City Geographic District #18 district page for the complete list.