East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (Ebacs) serves 113 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (Ebacs) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (Ebacs)'s student population of 113 students has grown by 130% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (Ebacs) is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
52%
29%
Black
42%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (Ebacs)?
113 students attend East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (Ebacs).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (Ebacs) students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (Ebacs)?
East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (Ebacs) has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (Ebacs) offer ?
East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (Ebacs) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (Ebacs) part of?
East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (Ebacs) is part of East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (Ebacs) School District.
In what neighborhood is East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (Ebacs) located?
East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (Ebacs) is located in the Cypress Hills neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Cypress Hills.
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