Canarsie Ascend Charter School serves 1,047 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,047 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Canarsie Ascend Charter School's student population of 1,047 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,047 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Canarsie Ascend Charter School is 0.17, 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
20:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
91%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
51%
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
What schools are Canarsie Ascend Charter School often compared to?
Canarsie Ascend Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Explore Excel Charter School, Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Canarsie Ascend Charter School?
1,047 students attend Canarsie Ascend Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Canarsie Ascend Charter School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canarsie Ascend Charter School?
Canarsie Ascend Charter School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Canarsie Ascend Charter School offer ?
Canarsie Ascend Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Canarsie Ascend Charter School part of?
Canarsie Ascend Charter School is part of Canarsie Ascend Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Canarsie Ascend Charter School located?
Canarsie Ascend Charter School is located in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 23 other public schools located in Canarsie.
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