Achievement First Linden Charter School

Achievement First Linden Charter School serves 793 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 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: 793 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Achievement First Linden Charter School's student population of 793 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 742% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
793 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Achievement First Linden Charter School is 0.37, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
15%
29%
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Black
78%
16%
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White
1%
41%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Achievement First Linden Charter School?
793 students attend Achievement First Linden Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Achievement First Linden Charter School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Achievement First Linden Charter School?
Achievement First Linden Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Achievement First Linden Charter School offer ?
Achievement First Linden Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Achievement First Linden Charter School part of?
Achievement First Linden Charter School is part of Achievement First Linden Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Achievement First Linden Charter School located?
Achievement First Linden Charter School is located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 41 other public schools located in East New York.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 793 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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