Enrollment
513
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 360109406404 Charter school
Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn — Brooklyn, NY
Federal NCES profile for Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 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: Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn · 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)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn compares with New York and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn reports 513 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 52.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% below the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 33% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 76.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 36% above the New York average and 47% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 171 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 84.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn spends $28,240 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 38/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 36% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 64% | — | — |
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
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 36% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
— 9% below state mean
Top 37% in New York — lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
84.8%
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
$28,240
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 171 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 513 Top 64% in New York — larger than 36% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 52.0
Students per teacher 10.7:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 76.3% +36% vs state
NCES ID 360109406404
Student demographics
African American 72.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Asian 1.2%
White 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 72.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 11
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 171:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 84.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 52
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn, which includes Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn.
$28,240
Per student
-5%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+45%
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.
Similar other schools in Brooklyn
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Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School
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1,313 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
Standard public school
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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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 Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn
How many students attend Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn?
Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn has 513 students enrolled. It is a other school in BROOKLYN, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn?
The student-teacher ratio at Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn?
76.3% of students at Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn?
The largest demographic group at Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn is African American at 72.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in BROOKLYN, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn?
Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.