- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn, NY
Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment
Federal NCES profile for Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360015105955
👥 S:T ratio 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #109 of 262
- schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 83.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment ranks #109 of 262 schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015105955 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.7 → 49.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 360015105955 · Brooklyn, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 10.6:1 · 83.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students)
Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.7 → 49.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Hamilton
Fort Hamilton High School
4,044 students
- Franklin Delan
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
3,403 students
- New Utrecht Hi
New Utrecht High School
3,236 students
- Jhs 259 Willia
Jhs 259 William Mckinley
1,780 students
- Madeleine Bren 1,518
Madeleine Brennan School (the)
1,518 students
- This school 487
Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment
487 students
What this shows Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment reports 487 students on the CCD universe file.
How Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment compares
Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.4% | ▲ 48% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New York - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
79.7%
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
Asian 50.3%
White 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
African American 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: Asian at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Utrecht High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Brennan School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,236
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,780
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide other 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 (~487 students)
Frequently asked questions about Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment
How many students attend Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment?
Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment has 487 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment?
The student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment?
83.4% of students at Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment?
The largest demographic group at Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment is Asian at 50.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment?
Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment rank among schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment ranks #109 of 262 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 schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #20?
Besides Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment, New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students), Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students), and New Utrecht High School (3,236 students). See the New York City Geographic District #20 district page for the complete list.