East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) serves 198 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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-3
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs)'s student population of 198 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) is 0.31, 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
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
83%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
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 Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs)?
198 students attend East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) students are Black, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs)?
East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) offer ?
East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) part of?
East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) is part of East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) School District.
In what neighborhood is East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) located?
East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs) is located in the Little Caribbean neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Little Caribbean.
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